How far is Emerson Hill, NY from Elmhurst, NY?
The driving distance from Emerson Hill, NY to Elmhurst, NY is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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 42m.
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.
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emerson Hill and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emerson Hill and Elmhurst.
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Start on Douglas Road
747 ft · 40 sec · Douglas Road
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Turn sharp left onto Emerson Drive
1214 ft · 41 sec · Emerson Drive
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Continue on Emerson Drive
34 m · 12 sec · Emerson Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Clove Road
1048 ft · 26 sec · Clove Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 East: Staten Island Expressway, Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
750 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Gowanus Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
6.1 mi · 10 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 25
822 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Laurel Hill Boulevard
43 m · 6 sec · Laurel Hill Boulevard
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Turn left onto 65th Place
135 m · 16 sec · 65th Place
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Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
2840 ft · 2 min · Queens Boulevard
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Turn slight left
129 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Queens Boulevard
1826 ft · 1 min · Queens Boulevard
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Turn slight right
66 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Queens Boulevard
943 ft · 38 sec · Queens Boulevard
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
13 m · 2 sec · Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Emerson Hill and Elmhurst.
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.
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
6.14 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Emerson Hill and Mostly Sunny near Elmhurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Emerson Hill to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
New York City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Emerson Hill and 9.6 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.93 one way or $5.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Emerson Hill and Mostly Sunny near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near New York City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emerson Hill and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 14.44 mi (23.24 km).
#1 Emerson Hill
Emerson Hill is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6087200, -74.0959800 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elmhurst
Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7364900, -73.8779100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Avenue (-73.877923, 40.736497)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.31 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
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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