How far is Massapequa Park, NY from Elmhurst, NY?

The driving distance from Massapequa Park, NY to Elmhurst, NY is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
31.89 mi
00h 50m
Flight
22.48 mi
36.18 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.48 mi
Kilometers
36.18 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.89 mi
Kilometers
51.33 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elmhurst
Sat, Apr 18, 10:40 AM EDT
Return by in Massapequa Park
Sat, Apr 18, 11:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Massapequa Park
2026-04-18T09:49
Arrive Elmhurst
Sat, Apr 18, 10:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Massapequa Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Valley Stream
NY

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

From Massapequa Park
13.4 mi
00h 25m
To Elmhurst
18.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Massapequa Park and Elmhurst.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Massapequa Park and Elmhurst.

  1. 1

    Start on Clark Boulevard

    18 m · 8 sec · Clark Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Boulevard

    1151 ft · 26 sec · Park Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sunrise Highway

    15.5 mi · 20 min · Sunrise Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2314 ft · 39 sec · Belt Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge

    2747 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway

    2266 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    5 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel

    3092 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Long Island Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways, 69th Street, Grand Avenue

    2013 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 25: Queens Boulevard

    1257 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Queens Boulevard

    2692 ft · 2 min · Queens Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    42 m · 9 sec · Grand Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Massapequa Park 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
15.5 mi · 49%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.97 mi · 16%
Belt Parkway
2.25 mi · 7%
I 678 North
1.15 mi · 4%
Long Island Expressway
0.87 mi · 3%
NY 25
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Turn right onto Sunrise Highway

15.5 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
22.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Stream
00h 25m from Massapequa Park
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Massapequa Park and Partly Sunny near Elmhurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Massapequa Park to Elmhurst?

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Massapequa Park and 18.5 miles from Elmhurst.

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

The direct path is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Massapequa Park and Partly Sunny near Elmhurst.

Stop Ideas Near Valley Stream

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 Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 11.9 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Valley Stream
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 7.6 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Valley Stream.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

28 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

34 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Massapequa Park and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 22.48 mi (36.18 km).

Massapequa Park

#1 Massapequa Park

City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

Population17,034
Coordinates40.6803800, -73.4551200
Altitude7
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: Clark Boulevard (-73.455102, 40.680463)
End: Grand Avenue (-73.877923, 40.736497)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.26 L · about $4.53
Round trip
$9.06
2.26 gal · 8.52 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.53 $9.06
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.06 $10.13
Premium $4.86 $5.49 $10.99
Diesel $4.69 $5.30 $10.61

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Massapequa Park and Elmhurst. The current time is 09:49:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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