How far is Shirley, NY from Elmhurst, NY?
The driving distance from Shirley, NY to Elmhurst, NY is about 58 miles (93.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shirley and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shirley and Elmhurst.
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Start on William Floyd Parkway
1449 ft · 30 sec · William Floyd Parkway
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Take the exit right toward NY 27 West: New York
1069 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
652 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Victory Avenue
821 ft · 21 sec · Victory Avenue
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Turn right onto Horseblock Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road
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Turn left onto Express Drive North
873 ft · 15 sec · Express Drive North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 WEST: New York
1278 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
48.1 mi · 1 hr 5 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 Shirley and Elmhurst.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
48.1 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Shirley 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 Shirley to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 58 miles (93.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Wheatley Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Shirley and 30 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Shirley and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Wheatley Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wheatley Heights.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Bridgeport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shirley and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 53.06 mi (85.39 km).
#1 Shirley
Census-designated place in New York, USA
| Population | 27,854 |
| Coordinates | 40.8014900, -72.8676000 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $9.19 | $18.37 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.97 | $19.93 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $9.62 | $19.25 |
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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