How far is Lindenhurst, NY from Elmhurst, NY?
The driving distance from Lindenhurst, NY to Elmhurst, NY is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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.
Village in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lindenhurst and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lindenhurst and Elmhurst.
-
1
Start on South Wellwood Avenue
4 m · 6 sec · South Wellwood Avenue
-
2
Turn left onto West Hoffman Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · West Hoffman Avenue
-
3
Continue on Oak Street
2 mi · 4 min · Oak Street
-
4
Continue on Old Sunrise Highway
2667 ft · 53 sec · Old Sunrise Highway
-
5
Merge slight right onto Sunrise Highway
16.7 mi · 22 min · Sunrise Highway
-
6
Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
712 ft · 17 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
2314 ft · 39 sec · Belt Parkway
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge
2747 ft · 1 min
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway
1595 ft · 36 sec
-
11
Keep slight left
81 m · 7 sec
-
12
Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel
3092 ft · 58 sec
-
14
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Long Island Expressway
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways, 69th Street, Grand Avenue
2013 ft · 49 sec
-
16
Keep slight right to continue on NY 25: Queens Boulevard
1257 ft · 47 sec
-
17
Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
2692 ft · 2 min · Queens Boulevard
-
18
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
42 m · 9 sec · Grand Avenue
-
19
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lindenhurst 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.
Sunrise Highway
Merge slight right onto Sunrise Highway
16.7 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny near Elmhurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lindenhurst to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Lynbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Lindenhurst and 19.2 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Elmhurst is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Lynbrook
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Queens City Clerk
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lynbrook.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lindenhurst and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 26.64 mi (42.88 km).
#1 Lindenhurst
Village in Suffolk County, New York, United States
| Population | 26,727 |
| Coordinates | 40.6867700, -73.3734500 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.77 | $11.55 |
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 · Apr 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.