Elmhurst, NY Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Elmhurst, NY is a local road trip base with 36 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 65 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Elmhurst, NY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

36

Longest Drive

391.6 mi

Buffalo, NY

Quickest Drive

14m

Bayside, NY

Plan Around Elmhurst, NY

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Elmhurst, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Cohoes, NY to Elmhurst, NY 164.3 mi · 3h 1m Troy, NY to Elmhurst, NY 162.1 mi · 2h 55m Beekman, NY to Elmhurst, NY 76.8 mi · 1h 43m Mount Sinai, NY to Elmhurst, NY 51.6 mi · 1h 16m

Continue From Elmhurst, NY

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Elmhurst, NY to Buffalo, NY 391.6 mi · 6h 45m Elmhurst, NY to Auburn, NY 257.7 mi · 5h 33m Elmhurst, NY to Albany, NY 149.3 mi · 3h 8m Elmhurst, NY to Beekman, NY 76.8 mi · 1h 42m

Trips from Elmhurst, NY

Elmhurst, NY to Buffalo, NY

391.6 mi 6h 45m

Elmhurst, NY to Auburn, NY

257.7 mi 5h 33m

Elmhurst, NY to Albany, NY

149.3 mi 3h 8m

Elmhurst, NY to Beekman, NY

76.8 mi 1h 42m

Elmhurst, NY to Brookhaven, NY

55.4 mi 1h 18m

Elmhurst, NY to Centereach, NY

45.3 mi 1h 5m

Elmhurst, NY to Bohemia, NY

44.2 mi 1h 4m

Elmhurst, NY to Smithtown, NY

41.1 mi 59m

Elmhurst, NY to Babylon, NY

40.1 mi 1h 9m

Elmhurst, NY to Brentwood, NY

36.6 mi 54m

Elmhurst, NY to Suffern, NY

34.5 mi 54m

Elmhurst, NY to Bethpage, NY

24.7 mi 38m

Elmhurst, NY to Eastchester, NY

19.6 mi 32m

Elmhurst, NY to Borough Park, NY

13.8 mi 42m

Elmhurst, NY to North Valley Stream, NY

12.5 mi 22m

Elmhurst, NY to The Bronx, NY

12.2 mi 23m

Elmhurst, NY to Washington Heights, NY

10.4 mi 26m

Elmhurst, NY to Brooklyn, NY

9 mi 22m

Driving from Elmhurst, NY

The typical drive from Elmhurst, NY covers about 65 miles and takes around 1h 25m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 392 miles (6h 45m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Elmhurst, NY are Buffalo, NY (391.6 mi, 6h 45m), Auburn, NY (257.7 mi, 5h 33m), Albany, NY (149.3 mi, 3h 8m), Beekman, NY (76.8 mi, 1h 42m), and Brookhaven, NY (55.4 mi, 1h 18m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 65-mile trip from Elmhurst, NY, budget about $10 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 20 mapped routes leaving Elmhurst, NY and 16 routes heading into Elmhurst, NY, covering 36 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 392 miles.

The longest mapped route from Elmhurst, NY covers 392 miles and takes approximately 6h 45m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Elmhurst, NY runs about 65 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 25m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 65-mile trip from Elmhurst, NY costs roughly $10 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Elmhurst, NY include Buffalo, NY, Auburn, NY, Albany, NY and Beekman, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.