How far is Van Nest, NY from Elmhurst, NY?
The driving distance from Van Nest, NY to Elmhurst, NY is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
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.
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 Van Nest and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Van Nest and Elmhurst.
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Start on Barnes Avenue
37 m · 9 sec · Barnes Avenue
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Turn left onto Rhinelander Avenue
623 ft · 25 sec · Rhinelander Avenue
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Turn right onto Bronxdale Avenue
3035 ft · 2 min · Bronxdale Avenue
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Turn left onto Poplar Street
702 ft · 27 sec · Poplar Street
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Turn right onto Paulding Avenue
76 m · 14 sec · Paulding Avenue
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Turn left onto East Tremont Avenue
3257 ft · 2 min · East Tremont Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Blondell Avenue
49 m · 6 sec · Blondell Avenue
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Turn right onto Westchester Avenue
804 ft · 27 sec · Westchester Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bridge, Queens
550 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 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 left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel
2866 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
1.4 km · 1 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 Van Nest 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.
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.
Rain leaving Van Nest and Rain near Elmhurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Van Nest to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 5.7 miles from Van Nest and 5.3 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.69 one way or $3.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Van Nest and Rain near 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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Van Nest and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 7.77 mi (12.5 km).
#1 Van Nest
Situated in the southeastern section of Bronx County within New York City, this urban neighborhood is bounded generally by Bronxdale Avenue to the north and East Tremont Avenue to the south.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8484300, -73.8637500 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $4.32 | $1.69 | $3.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $1.90 | $3.81 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
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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