How far is Far Rockaway, NY from Elmhurst, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Far Rockaway and Elmhurst is 11.11 miles (17.88 km).
Flight distance from Far Rockaway, NY to Elmhurst, NY is 11.11 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Far Rockaway, New York to Elmhurst, New York is: 13.37 miles (21.52 km) by car.
Driving from Far Rockaway to Elmhurst will take approximately 00 hours 39 minutes.
#1 Far Rockaway
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°36'19"N 73°45'18"W |
| Latitude | 40.6053800 |
| Longitude | -73.7551300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elmhurst
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°44'11"N 73°52'40"W |
| Latitude | 40.7364900 |
| Longitude | -73.8779100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Elmhurst: Grand Avenue (-73.877923,40.736497)
Estimated Travel Time Between Far Rockaway and Elmhurst
The distance between Far Rockaway and Elmhurst is 22 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 14 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Far Rockaway and Elmhurst. The current time is 00:07:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.79 liters (0.47 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Far Rockaway and Elmhurst.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Far Rockaway to Elmhurst is $1.78 (diesel $2.21).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $1.78 | $2.01 | $2.19 | $2.21 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New York ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.764 (Diesel $4.694) /gallon. Last changed prices on January 14, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Far Rockaway and Elmhurst (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Astoria, NY to Far Rockaway 18.62 miles (30 km)
Driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Far Rockaway 19.93 miles (32 km)
Driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Far Rockaway 14.16 miles (23 km)
Driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Far Rockaway 14.89 miles (24 km)
