How far is Port Chester, NY from Elmhurst, NY?

The driving distance from Port Chester, NY to Elmhurst, NY is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
25.42 mi
00h 44m
Flight
21.42 mi
34.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.42 mi
Kilometers
34.47 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.42 mi
Kilometers
40.91 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elmhurst
Wed, Apr 22, 6:34 PM EDT
Return by in Port Chester
Wed, Apr 22, 7:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Chester
2026-04-22T17:49
Arrive Elmhurst
Wed, Apr 22, 6:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Port Chester
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Eastchester
NY

Town in Westchester County, New York, United States

From Port Chester
12.7 mi
00h 22m
To Elmhurst
12.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SE
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 Port Chester and Elmhurst.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Chester and Elmhurst.

  1. 1

    Start on North Pearl Street

    2021 ft · 59 sec · North Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Boston Post Road

    3187 ft · 1 min · Boston Post Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1765 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · New England Thruway

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bridge

    1079 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel

    2866 ft · 49 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 Port Chester 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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New England Thruway
10.8 mi · 43%
Hutchinson River Parkway
4.3 mi · 17%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 9%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.44 mi · 6%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 5%
Hutchinson River Expressway
1.19 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

New England Thruway

Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

10.8 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
21.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastchester
00h 22m from Port Chester
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Port Chester 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 Port Chester to Elmhurst?

The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Eastchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Port Chester and 12.7 miles from Elmhurst.

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

The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.61 one way or $7.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Eastchester

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 Eastchester and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
Yonkers City Hall
Meeting point 5.5 mi away

Yonkers City Hall

Yonkers , NY
40 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701
Rating 4.0/5 25 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.2 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Chester and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 21.42 mi (34.47 km).

Port Chester

#1 Port Chester

Village in Westchester County, New York

Population28,857
Coordinates41.0017600, -73.6656800
Altitude13
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: North Pearl Street (-73.665704, 41.001769)
End: Grand Avenue (-73.877923, 40.736497)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.4 L · about $3.61
Round trip
$7.22
1.8 gal · 6.8 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.61 $7.22
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.03 $8.07
Premium $4.86 $4.37 $8.75
Diesel $4.69 $4.22 $8.45

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Chester and Elmhurst. The current time is 17:49:47.

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.