How far is Elmhurst, NY from Patterson, NY?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Patterson, NY is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Hamlet in Westchester County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Patterson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Patterson.
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Start on Grand Avenue
13 m · 5 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
2530 ft · 2 min · Queens Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
2609 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
839 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Horace Harding Expressway
2293 ft · 46 sec · Horace Harding Expressway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 678: Van Wyck Expresswway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
587 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway North, Whitestone Bridge
2419 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
16 mi · 23 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
26.2 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
8.8 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 311
1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 311
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 311
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Patterson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 684 North
Merge slight right
26.2 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Light Rain leaving Elmhurst and Light Rain Likely near Patterson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Patterson?
The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Armonk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Elmhurst and 31.9 miles from Patterson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.02 one way or $18.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Elmhurst and Light Rain Likely near Patterson.
Stop Ideas Near Armonk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Greenwich Town Hall
New Rochelle City Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Armonk.
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Patterson. Straight-line distance: 55.53 mi (89.37 km).
#1 Elmhurst
Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7364900, -73.8779100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Patterson
Town in Putnam County, New York, United States
| Population | 11,812 |
| Coordinates | 41.5137000, -73.6062400 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Patterson (-73.60624, 41.5137)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $9.02 | $18.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.94 | $21.87 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $10.56 | $21.12 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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