How far is Elmhurst, NY from South Ozone Park, NY?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to South Ozone Park, NY is about 8 miles (12.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and South Ozone Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and South Ozone Park.
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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
1053 ft · 25 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward Grand Central Parkway East
1748 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Van Wyck Expressway
2 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Linden Boulevard
1055 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway
137 m · 13 sec · Van Wyck Expressway
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Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Linden Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lefferts Boulevard
3114 ft · 1 min · Lefferts Boulevard
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Turn left onto 135th Avenue
530 ft · 25 sec · 135th Avenue
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Turn right onto 121st Street
12 m · 1 sec · 121st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 121st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and South Ozone Park.
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.
Van Wyck Expressway
Merge slight right onto Van Wyck Expressway
1.96 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elmhurst and Mostly Sunny near South Ozone Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to South Ozone Park?
The road trip is about 8 miles (12.9 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Elmhurst and 4 miles from South Ozone Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.19 one way or $2.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elmhurst and Mostly Sunny near South Ozone Park.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond Hill.
Pennsylvania Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and South Ozone Park. Straight-line distance: 5.53 mi (8.9 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 South Ozone Park
Located in southwestern Queens County, New York, this neighborhood sits on the flat terrain of western Long Island at an average elevation of 26 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6701000, -73.8190200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Ozone Park (-73.81902, 40.6701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $4.26 | $1.19 | $2.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
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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