How far is Morris Heights, NY from Elmhurst, NY?
The driving distance from Morris Heights, NY to Elmhurst, NY is about 11 miles (17.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morris Heights and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morris Heights and Elmhurst.
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Start on West 176th Step Street
39 m · 11 sec · West 176th Step Street
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Turn left onto Popham Avenue
900 ft · 40 sec · Popham Avenue
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Continue on Popham Avenue
46 m · 9 sec · Popham Avenue
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Turn left onto West 174th Street
113 m · 20 sec · West 174th Street
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Turn right onto University Avenue
1253 ft · 38 sec · University Avenue
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Continue on University Avenue
107 m · 16 sec · University Avenue
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Turn right onto Boscobel Place
97 m · 19 sec · Boscobel Place
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Turn left onto Undercliff Avenue
1045 ft · 50 sec · Undercliff Avenue
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Turn left onto Sedgwick Avenue
119 m · 11 sec · Sedgwick Avenue
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Turn right onto Depot Place
57 m · 16 sec · Depot Place
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Take the ramp left toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway
661 ft · 17 sec · Major Deegan Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
2.7 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 Morris Heights 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.
Major Deegan Expressway
Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
2.73 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Morris Heights 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 Morris Heights to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 11 miles (17.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 5.1 miles from Morris Heights and 5.8 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morris Heights and Mostly Sunny near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manhattan.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morris Heights and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 8.13 mi (13.09 km).
#1 Morris Heights
Morris Heights is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8498200, -73.9198600 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| 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: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
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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