How far is Elmhurst, NY from Port Washington, NY?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Port Washington, NY is about 15 miles (24.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.99 mi
00h 26m
Flight
11.24 mi
18.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.24 mi
Kilometers
18.09 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.99 mi
Kilometers
24.12 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Washington
Sat, Apr 18, 8:21 AM EDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Sat, Apr 18, 8:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-04-18T07:54
Arrive Port Washington
Sat, Apr 18, 8:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elmhurst
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake Success
NY

Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York

From Elmhurst
7.5 mi
00h 13m
To Port Washington
7.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Port Washington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Port Washington.

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Avenue

    13 m · 5 sec · Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Queens Boulevard

    2530 ft · 2 min · Queens Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

    2609 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Long Island Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Lakeville Road, Community Drive

    1634 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Service Road

    1711 ft · 49 sec · South Service Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Community Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Community Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Northern Boulevard

    3063 ft · 1 min · Northern Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Plandome Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Plandome Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Plandome Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Plandome Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Murray Avenue

    783 ft · 22 sec · Murray Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Murray Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Port Washington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
8.59 mi · 57%
Plandome Road
1.61 mi · 11%
Community Drive
1.35 mi · 9%
North Plandome Road
1.08 mi · 7%
Northern Boulevard
0.58 mi · 4%
I 495 East
0.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

8.59 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
11.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Success
00h 13m from Elmhurst
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Elmhurst and Partly Sunny near Port Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Port Washington?

The road trip is about 15 miles (24.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Elmhurst and 7.5 miles from Port Washington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Elmhurst and Partly Sunny near Port Washington.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Success

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Success and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 13.6 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

23 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Port Washington. Straight-line distance: 11.24 mi (18.09 km).

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#1 Elmhurst

Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7364900, -73.8779100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Port Washington

#2 Port Washington

Hamlet in New York, US

Population15,846
Coordinates40.8256600, -73.6981900
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-73.87791, 40.73649)
End: Port Washington (-73.69819, 40.82566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2 L · about $2.12
Round trip
$4.25
1.06 gal · 4 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.12 $4.25
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.37 $4.75
Premium $4.86 $2.58 $5.15
Diesel $4.69 $2.49 $4.98

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmhurst and Port Washington. The current time is 07:54:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.