How far is Roosevelt, NY from Elmhurst, NY?
The driving distance from Roosevelt, NY to Elmhurst, NY is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roosevelt and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roosevelt and Elmhurst.
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Start on Mollineaux Street
112 m · 19 sec · Mollineaux Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
81 m · 13 sec · Washington Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Babylon Turnpike
141 m · 10 sec · Babylon Turnpike
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Continue on Nassau Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Nassau Road
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Turn left onto Pine Street
46 m · 3 sec · Pine Street
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Take the ramp straight toward SO West
992 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
7.1 mi · 10 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
1780 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
97 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
133 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
532 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West
81 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
549 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hempstead Avenue
31 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
553 ft · 17 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn right onto 212th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 212th Street
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
973 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 West: Long Island Expressway West, Manhattan
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways, 69th Street, Grand Avenue
2013 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 25: Queens Boulevard
1257 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
2692 ft · 2 min · Queens Boulevard
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
42 m · 9 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 Roosevelt 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.
Southern State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
7.09 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Bellerose Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Roosevelt and 12.1 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roosevelt and Mostly Sunny near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Bellerose Terrace
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
New Rochelle City Clerk
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellerose Terrace.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roosevelt and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 15.65 mi (25.18 km).
#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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.50 | $6.99 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
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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