How far is Salisbury, NY from Elmhurst, NY?
The driving distance from Salisbury, NY to Elmhurst, NY is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salisbury and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury and Elmhurst.
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Start on Adolfo Place
90 m · 18 sec · Adolfo Place
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
3102 ft · 2 min · Washington Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Country Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Old Country Road
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Take the ramp right toward M North: Mineola
808 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Meadowbrook State Parkway
2345 ft · 36 sec · Meadowbrook State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on N West: New York
2679 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
4 mi · 5 min · Northern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, Searingtown
1176 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Shelter Rock Road
113 m · 18 sec · Shelter Rock Road
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Turn left onto North Service Road
123 m · 8 sec · North Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West
797 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
10.5 mi · 14 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 Salisbury 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.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
10.5 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Rain leaving Salisbury and Rain near Elmhurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salisbury to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Salisbury and 11.8 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Salisbury and Rain near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Success
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 16.65 mi (26.79 km).
#1 Salisbury
Salisbury is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7456600, -73.5601300 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.31 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $4.06 | $8.11 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
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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