How far is Spring Valley, NY from Elmhurst, NY?

The driving distance from Spring Valley, NY to Elmhurst, NY is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
36.38 mi
00h 53m
Flight
29.93 mi
48.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.93 mi
Kilometers
48.17 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.38 mi
Kilometers
58.54 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elmhurst
Sat, Apr 18, 1:19 AM EDT
Return by in Spring Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 2:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Valley
2026-04-18T00:26
Arrive Elmhurst
Sat, Apr 18, 1:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Valley
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
Yonkers
NY

The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

From Spring Valley
17.5 mi
00h 26m
To Elmhurst
18.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley and Elmhurst.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto New York City

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

    759 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    15.5 mi · 21 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Mosholu Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Mosholu Parkway

  7. 7

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

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Major Deegan Expressway

  9. 9

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

    1846 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Grand Central Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Roosevelt Avenue

    622 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

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

    80 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Broadway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Valley 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
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saw Mill River Parkway
15.5 mi · 43%
Major Deegan Expressway
6.8 mi · 19%
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.31 mi · 6%
New York City
1.81 mi · 5%
Broadway
1.54 mi · 4%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.34 mi · 4%
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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yonkers
00h 26m from Spring Valley
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Spring Valley and Partly Sunny near Elmhurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spring Valley to Elmhurst?

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Yonkers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Spring Valley and 18.9 miles from Elmhurst.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Spring Valley and Partly Sunny near Elmhurst.

Stop Ideas Near Yonkers

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 Yonkers and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14 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
Passaic City Hall
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Passaic City Hall

Passaic , NJ
330 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ 07055
Rating 3.9/5 42 reviews City Hall,Government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.4 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 12.8 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 Yonkers.

RAIL

Yonkers station

1 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

10 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

29 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 29.93 mi (48.17 km).

Spring Valley

#1 Spring Valley

Village in New York, United States

Population32,258
Coordinates41.1687100, -73.8387500
Altitude116
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: NY 9A (-73.83861, 41.168734)
End: Grand Avenue (-73.877923, 40.736497)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.86 L · about $5.13
Round trip
$10.26
2.56 gal · 9.72 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.13 $10.26
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.74 $11.47
Premium $4.86 $6.22 $12.44
Diesel $4.69 $6.01 $12.02

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Valley and Elmhurst. The current time is 00:26:12.

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.