How far is Peekskill, NY from Elmhurst, NY?

The driving distance from Peekskill, NY to Elmhurst, NY is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.36 mi
01h 10m
Flight
38.31 mi
61.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.31 mi
Kilometers
61.66 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.36 mi
Kilometers
77.83 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elmhurst
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 AM EDT
Return by in Peekskill
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peekskill
2026-04-22T23:24
Arrive Elmhurst
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peekskill
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Greenburgh
NY

Town

From Peekskill
23.5 mi
00h 35m
To Elmhurst
24.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Peekskill and Elmhurst.

  1. 1

    Start on South Division Street

    624 ft · 31 sec · South Division Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    3036 ft · 57 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    123 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 22 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto New York City

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

    759 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    15.5 mi · 21 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Mosholu Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Mosholu Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens

    1846 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Grand Central Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Roosevelt Avenue

    622 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Broadway East, 69th Street, Roosevelt Avenue, 37th Avenue

    80 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Broadway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Peekskill and Elmhurst.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saw Mill River Parkway
15.5 mi · 32%
Main Street
14.7 mi · 30%
Major Deegan Expressway
6.8 mi · 14%
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.31 mi · 5%
New York City
1.81 mi · 4%
Broadway
1.54 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Saw Mill River Parkway

Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

15.5 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
38.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenburgh
00h 35m from Peekskill
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Peekskill and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Elmhurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Peekskill to Elmhurst?

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Greenburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Peekskill and 24.9 miles from Elmhurst.

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

The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Peekskill and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Elmhurst.

Stop Ideas Near Greenburgh

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 Greenburgh and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 8 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Greenburgh
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Greenburgh
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

12 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

14 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

18 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

25 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peekskill and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 38.31 mi (61.66 km).

Peekskill

#1 Peekskill

City in Westchester County, New York, United States

Population24,087
Coordinates41.2900900, -73.9204200
Altitude39
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: South Division Street (-73.920369, 41.290088)
End: Grand Avenue (-73.877923, 40.736497)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.46 L · about $6.86
Round trip
$13.71
3.42 gal · 12.92 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.86 $13.71
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.66 $15.33
Premium $4.86 $8.31 $16.62
Diesel $4.69 $8.03 $16.05

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

There is no time difference between Peekskill and Elmhurst. The current time is 23:24:33.

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.