How far is Elmhurst, NY from Sleepy Hollow, NY?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Sleepy Hollow, NY is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
29.5 mi
00h 49m
Flight
24.15 mi
38.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.15 mi
Kilometers
38.86 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.5 mi
Kilometers
47.47 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sleepy Hollow
Sun, Apr 19, 5:39 AM EDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Sun, Apr 19, 6:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-04-19T04:49
Arrive Sleepy Hollow
Sun, Apr 19, 5:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elmhurst
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Wakefield
NY

A town in Westchester County, New York.

From Elmhurst
14.7 mi
00h 24m
To Sleepy Hollow
14.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Sleepy Hollow.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Sleepy Hollow.

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Avenue

    27 m · 7 sec · Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Queens Boulevard

    1673 ft · 1 min · Queens Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Queens Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Queens Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    770 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Central Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 87 North: Albany

    1536 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Major Deegan Expressway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on New York State Thruway

    12.4 mi · 17 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow

    1414 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    1350 ft · 42 sec · White Plains Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway

    1.6 mi · 5 min · South Broadway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Sleepy Hollow.

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
12.4 mi · 42%
Major Deegan Expressway
8.31 mi · 28%
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.35 mi · 8%
South Broadway
1.57 mi · 5%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.14 mi · 4%
Queens Boulevard
1.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Continue on New York State Thruway

12.4 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wakefield
00h 24m from Elmhurst
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sleepy Hollow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Sleepy Hollow?

The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Wakefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Elmhurst and 14.7 miles from Sleepy Hollow.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elmhurst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sleepy Hollow.

Stop Ideas Near Wakefield

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 Wakefield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 11.2 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
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 14.9 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 14 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 11.6 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 Wakefield.

RAIL

Yonkers station

6 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

6 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Sleepy Hollow. Straight-line distance: 24.15 mi (38.86 km).

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#1 Elmhurst

Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7364900, -73.8779100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Sleepy Hollow

#2 Sleepy Hollow

Village in New York

Population10,055
Coordinates41.0856500, -73.8584700
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-73.87791, 40.73649)
End: Sleepy Hollow (-73.85847, 41.08565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.94 L · about $4.17
Round trip
$8.34
2.08 gal · 7.88 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.17 $8.34
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.66 $9.32
Premium $4.86 $5.06 $10.11
Diesel $4.69 $4.88 $9.76

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmhurst and Sleepy Hollow. The current time is 04:49:44.

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.