How far is Hell's Kitchen, NY from Elmhurst, NY?

The driving distance from Hell's Kitchen, NY to Elmhurst, NY is about 7 miles (11.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (10 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.94 mi
00h 28m
Flight
6.23 mi
10.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.23 mi
Kilometers
10.03 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.94 mi
Kilometers
11.17 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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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 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elmhurst
Thu, Oct 15, 8:18 PM EDT
Return by in Hell's Kitchen
Thu, Oct 15, 8:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hell's Kitchen
2026-10-15T19:50
Arrive Elmhurst
Thu, Oct 15, 8:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hell's Kitchen
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Manhattan
NY

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

From Hell's Kitchen
3.5 mi
00h 14m
To Elmhurst
3.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NE
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hell's Kitchen and Elmhurst.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hell's Kitchen and Elmhurst.

  1. 1

    Start on West 51st Street

    51 m · 12 sec · West 51st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 10th Avenue

    781 ft · 35 sec · 10th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    1801 ft · 45 sec · West 54th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue

    799 ft · 24 sec · 8th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 57th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 57th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    595 ft · 31 sec · Park Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 59th Street

    1698 ft · 1 min · East 59th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Roadway

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 25A, NY 25

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Greenpoint Avenue

    66 m · 4 sec · Greenpoint Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Roosevelt Avenue

    3107 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Woodside Avenue

    2919 ft · 2 min · Woodside Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 69th Street

    864 ft · 34 sec · 69th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Queens Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Queens Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Queens Boulevard

    943 ft · 38 sec · Queens Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    13 m · 2 sec · Grand Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hell's Kitchen and Elmhurst.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
260.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 25A
1.45 mi · 21%
Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Roadway
1.41 mi · 20%
Queens Boulevard
0.95 mi · 14%
West 57th Street
0.72 mi · 10%
Roosevelt Avenue
0.59 mi · 8%
Woodside Avenue
0.55 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

NY 25A

Keep slight left to continue on NY 25A, NY 25

1.45 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manhattan
00h 14m from Hell's Kitchen
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hell's Kitchen 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 Hell's Kitchen to Elmhurst?

The road trip is about 7 miles (11.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Hell's Kitchen and 3.4 miles from Elmhurst.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 6.2 miles (10 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.11 one way or $2.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hell's Kitchen and Mostly Sunny near Elmhurst.

Stop Ideas Near Manhattan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Manhattan and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5.9 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 4.5 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 4.1 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manhattan.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

4 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

18 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hell's Kitchen and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 6.23 mi (10.03 km).

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#1 Hell's Kitchen

Hell's Kitchen is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7649600, -73.9909000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
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#2 Elmhurst

Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7364900, -73.8779100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: West 51st Street (-73.990806, 40.765088)
End: Grand Avenue (-73.877923, 40.736497)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.93 L · about $1.11
Round trip
$2.22
0.5 gal · 1.86 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $1.11 $2.22
Mid-grade $4.98 $1.25 $2.49
Premium $5.38 $1.35 $2.69
Diesel $6.51 $1.63 $3.25

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hell's Kitchen and Elmhurst. The current time is 19:50:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.