How far is Elmhurst, NY from West Hempstead, NY?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to West Hempstead, NY is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and West Hempstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and West Hempstead.
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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
4.9 mi · 7 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295: Bronx, Grand Central Parkway
707 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South, NY 25: Grand Central Parkway
1457 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clearview Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue
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Turn right onto Braddock Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
934 ft · 34 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Continue on Jericho Turnpike
2886 ft · 57 sec · Jericho Turnpike
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Turn slight right onto Tulip Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue
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Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road
2197 ft · 56 sec · New Hyde Park Road
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Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike
1.4 mi · 3 min · Hempstead Turnpike
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Turn right onto Sycamore Street
59 m · 14 sec · Sycamore Street
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Turn left
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
32 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and West Hempstead.
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.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
4.91 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Elmhurst and Rain Showers Likely near West Hempstead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to West Hempstead?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Elmhurst and 7.1 miles from West Hempstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elmhurst and Rain Showers Likely near West Hempstead.
Stop Ideas Near Hillside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillside.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and West Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 12.13 mi (19.52 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 West Hempstead
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 18,862 |
| Coordinates | 40.7048200, -73.6501300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Hempstead (-73.65013, 40.70482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 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 10m |
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 | $2.00 | $4.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.35 | $4.69 |
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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