How far is Elmhurst, NY from Unionport, NY?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Unionport, NY is about 9.9 miles (16 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
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.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and Unionport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and Unionport.
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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
1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
1505 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan
2563 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Bruckner Expressway
1196 ft · 20 sec · Bruckner Expressway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bruckner Expressway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and Unionport.
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.
Whitestone Expressway
Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway
1.97 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Rain leaving Elmhurst and Rain near Unionport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to Unionport?
The road trip is about 9.9 miles (16 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
East Atlantic Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Elmhurst and 5 miles from Unionport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Elmhurst and Rain near Unionport.
Stop Ideas Near East Atlantic Beach
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 East Atlantic Beach.
New Rochelle station
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Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Unionport. Straight-line distance: 6.44 mi (10.37 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 Unionport
Situated in the southeastern section of Bronx County, New York, this residential neighborhood sits at a low elevation of approximately 36 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8273200, -73.8501300 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Unionport (-73.85013, 40.82732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $4.31 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $1.70 | $3.41 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $1.84 | $3.69 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $2.26 | $4.53 |
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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