How far is The Bronx, NY from East Elmhurst, NY?
The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to East Elmhurst, NY is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Bronx and East Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx and East Elmhurst.
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Start on Cruger Avenue
121 m · 30 sec · Cruger Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue
117 m · 16 sec · Bronxdale Avenue
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Turn right onto Hunt Avenue
1033 ft · 39 sec · Hunt Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rhinelander Avenue
50 m · 16 sec · Rhinelander Avenue
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Turn left onto White Plains Road
1 mi · 3 min · White Plains Road
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Turn left onto Westchester Avenue
111 m · 20 sec · Westchester Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hugh J. Grant Circle
126 m · 19 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
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Exit the rotary onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
156 m · 17 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New Haven Connecticut
714 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway
2294 ft · 39 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Whitestone Expressway
1806 ft · 31 sec · Whitestone Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Astoria Boulevard West, La Guardia Airport
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Astoria Boulevard
2202 ft · 46 sec · Astoria Boulevard
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Continue on Astoria Boulevard
695 ft · 25 sec · Astoria Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Astoria Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between The Bronx and East 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.
Whitestone Expressway
Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving The Bronx and Showers And Thunderstorms near East Elmhurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from The Bronx to East Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Saddle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from The Bronx and 4.7 miles from East Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.2 miles (9.9 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around The Bronx and Showers And Thunderstorms near East Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Saddle Rock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saddle Rock.
New Rochelle station
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Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and East Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 6.13 mi (9.86 km).
#1 The Bronx
The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,455,720 |
| Coordinates | 40.8498500, -73.8664100 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Elmhurst
East Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7612100, -73.8651400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Elmhurst (-73.86514, 40.76121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.32 | $2.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.60 | $3.21 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
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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