How far is Spuyten Duyvil, NY from Elmhurst, NY?
The driving distance from Spuyten Duyvil, NY to Elmhurst, NY is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spuyten Duyvil and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spuyten Duyvil and Elmhurst.
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Start on Henry Hudson Parkway
2907 ft · 59 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward West 239 Street
124 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Henry Hudson Parkway East
40 m · 4 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway East
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Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway East
144 m · 15 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway East
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Turn right onto Riverdale Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Riverdale Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on West 230th Street
1856 ft · 48 sec · West 230th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
70 m · 14 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 230th Street
132 m · 12 sec · West 230th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 87 South: Major Deegan Expressway, Queens
1047 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
1846 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Continue on Grand Central Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.3 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Roosevelt Avenue
622 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Broadway East, 69th Street, Roosevelt Avenue, 37th Avenue
80 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway
1.4 mi · 5 min · Broadway
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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 Spuyten Duyvil 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.
Major Deegan Expressway
Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
5.42 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Spuyten Duyvil 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 Spuyten Duyvil to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Spuyten Duyvil and 6.5 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.09 one way or $4.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spuyten Duyvil and Mostly Sunny near Elmhurst.
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Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spuyten Duyvil and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 10.21 mi (16.43 km).
#1 Spuyten Duyvil
Spuyten Duyvil is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8812100, -73.9173600 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
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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