How far is Fallsburg, NY from Elmhurst, NY?
The driving distance from Fallsburg, NY to Elmhurst, NY is about 101 miles (162.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fallsburg and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fallsburg and Elmhurst.
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Start on Riverside Drive
612 ft · 28 sec · Riverside Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Falls Road
1074 ft · 40 sec · Old Falls Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 42
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on Main Street
3.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 42
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 42
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Take the ramp left toward NY 17 East: New York City
1776 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
42.2 mi · 51 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
1.1 km · 60 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
566 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
2455 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1417 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
1124 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: Queens
2122 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
1846 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Continue on Grand Central Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.3 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Roosevelt Avenue
622 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Broadway East, 69th Street, Roosevelt Avenue, 37th Avenue
80 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway
1.4 mi · 5 min · Broadway
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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 Fallsburg 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.
NY 17 East
Merge slight left
42.2 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Fallsburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fallsburg to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 101 miles (162.6 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Harriman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.2 miles from Fallsburg and 50.8 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.27 one way or $28.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fallsburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Harriman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harriman.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
Poughkeepsie station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fallsburg and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 78.39 mi (126.15 km).
#1 Fallsburg
Town in New York
| Population | 12,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.7320400, -74.6012700 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| 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: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $14.27 | $28.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $15.95 | $31.90 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.31 | $34.61 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $16.71 | $33.42 |
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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