How far is Elmhurst, NY from Tarrytown, NY?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Tarrytown, NY is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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.
A town in Westchester County, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Tarrytown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Tarrytown.
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Start on Grand Avenue
27 m · 7 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
1673 ft · 1 min · Queens Boulevard
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Turn slight right
66 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Queens Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
770 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.5 km · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.1 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward I 87 North: Albany
1536 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on Major Deegan Expressway
8.3 mi · 12 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Continue on New York State Thruway
12.4 mi · 17 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow
1414 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto White Plains Road
1350 ft · 42 sec · White Plains Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway
1.5 km · 3 min · South Broadway
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Turn left onto Main Street
31 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Tarrytown.
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.
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.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Elmhurst and Partly Cloudy near Tarrytown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Tarrytown?
The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 14.4 miles from Elmhurst and 14.4 miles from Tarrytown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Elmhurst and Partly Cloudy near Tarrytown.
Stop Ideas Near Wakefield
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 Wakefield.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Tarrytown. Straight-line distance: 23.49 mi (37.81 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 Tarrytown
Village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 11,560 |
| Coordinates | 41.0762100, -73.8587500 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tarrytown (-73.85875, 41.07621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
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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