How far is New York City, NY from Elmhurst, NY?
Fastest route
The distance from New York, to Elmhurst, Queens, NY is approximately 9.2 miles (14.8 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 39 minutes via I-278 E, but be aware that there is heavy traffic, as usual.
Directions
- 🚗 Take Brooklyn Bridge: Head northwest toward Broadway, and take the Brooklyn Bridge ramp on the left to Kennedy Airport/LaGuardia Airport. Continue onto Brooklyn Bridge.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🛣️ Use I-278 E: Get on I-278 E from Tillary St. Use the left 2 lanes to merge onto Adams St/Brooklyn Bridge Blvd. Then, use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Tillary St. Take the I-278 E/Bklyn-QNS Expy ramp on the left to Triboro BR.
- 🛣️ Stay on I-278 E: Follow I-278 E, keeping left at the fork to stay on I-278 E and follow signs for Bronx/Queens.
- 🗺️ Take exit 39: Take exit 39 toward NY-25/65th Pl/58th Street/Queens Blvd.
- 🛣️ Follow Queens Blvd: Merge onto Laurel Hill Blvd, then turn right onto Queens Blvd. After that, make a slight left onto 51st Ave, followed by another slight left onto Corona Ave.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York City and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City and Elmhurst.
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Start on Broadway
24 m · 11 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Chambers Street
713 ft · 37 sec · Chambers Street
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Turn right onto Centre Street
100 m · 17 sec · Centre Street
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Turn left onto Brooklyn Bridge
1.1 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Cadman Plaza West
104 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto I 278: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
77 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Cadman Plaza West
10 m · 1 sec · Cadman Plaza West
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Turn slight right onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Prospect Street
1041 ft · 53 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto Jay Street
84 m · 18 sec · Jay Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sands Street
17 m · 2 sec · Sands Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
980 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 25
822 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Laurel Hill Boulevard
43 m · 6 sec · Laurel Hill Boulevard
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Turn left onto 65th Place
135 m · 16 sec · 65th Place
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Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
2840 ft · 2 min · Queens Boulevard
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Turn slight left
129 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Queens Boulevard
1826 ft · 1 min · Queens Boulevard
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Turn slight right
66 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Queens Boulevard
943 ft · 38 sec · Queens Boulevard
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
13 m · 2 sec · Grand Avenue
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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 New York City 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.
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
3.59 mi · 00h 06m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York City to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
East Flatbush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from New York City and 4.6 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.42 one way or $2.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near East Flatbush
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York City and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 6.88 mi (11.07 km).
#1 New York City
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
| Population | 8,398,748 |
| Coordinates | 40.7142700, -74.0059700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $1.42 | $2.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.59 | $3.19 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
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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