How far is Wyandanch, NY from Elmhurst, NY?
The driving distance from Wyandanch, NY to Elmhurst, NY is about 31.7 miles (51 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village 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 Wyandanch and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wyandanch and Elmhurst.
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Start on Straight Path
613 ft · 19 sec · Straight Path
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Turn left onto Winter Avenue
531 ft · 29 sec · Winter Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
1249 ft · 59 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto North 18th Street
1186 ft · 41 sec · North 18th Street
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Turn left onto Main Avenue
2283 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue
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Continue on Colonial Springs Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Colonial Springs Road
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Turn right onto Pinelawn Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Pinelawn Road
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Turn left onto North Service Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Service Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: New York
1552 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
24.3 mi · 33 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 Wyandanch 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.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
24.3 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wyandanch and Chance Rain Showers near Elmhurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wyandanch to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 31.7 miles (51 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Old Westbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Wyandanch and 16.3 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wyandanch and Chance Rain Showers near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Old Westbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Queens City Clerk
New Rochelle City Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Old Westbury.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wyandanch and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 27.12 mi (43.64 km).
#1 Wyandanch
Suffolk, New York
| Population | 11,647 |
| Coordinates | 40.7539900, -73.3604000 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.26 | $10.51 |
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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