Origin
Auburn, NY
Evening in Auburn on Friday
Local time
7:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, NY to Elmhurst, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 52m
Distance
265.8 mi
428 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 39m
★
6 AM
4h 52m
8 AM
5h 19m
10 AM
5h 2m
12 PM
4h 59m
3 PM
5h 3m
5 PM
5h 18m
8 PM
4h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, NY
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Elmhurst, NY
Mel Audelo
Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, NY to Elmhurst, NY covers 265.8 miles and takes about 4h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Genesee Street, West Genesee Street Road, East Lake Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
132.9 miles from Auburn, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Auburn, NY
Full guide →Founded 1793
Auburn is a city in the Finger Lakes region of New York.
Top landmarks
- • St. Peter's Episcopal Church Complex — historic church in Auburn, New York, United States
- • Harriet Tubman grave — grave of Harriet Tubman
- • Shines Auburn Theater — former movie theater in Auburn, New York, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 52m. Total distance: 265.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 52m drive with frequent turns across 265.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Genesee Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 52m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Auburn, NY to Elmhurst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Genesee Street | — | — |
| West Genesee Street Road | — | — |
| East Lake Street | — | — |
| East Lake Road | — | — |
| State Route 41 | — | — |
| Highway 41 | — | — |
| North West Street | — | — |
| I 81 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Genesee Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, NY and Elmhurst, NY.
1
Start on South Street
20 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Street
2
Turn right onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Genesee Street
3
Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Genesee Street Road
4
Turn right onto East Lake Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Lake Street
5
Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
6
Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
7
Continue on East Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
8
Continue on State Highway 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
9
Turn right onto North West Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
10
Take the ramp left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 81 South: Binghamton
12
Merge slight left
45 mi
·
54 min
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81 South: Scranton
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
15
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380 South: Mount Pocono
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Stroudsburg
18
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
71 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
Keystone Shortway
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
20
Merge slight right
2.1 mi
·
2 min
21
Continue straight
1.6 mi
·
1 min
22
Turn slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
24
Merge slight right
1.1 mi
·
1 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
26
Continue on South Marginal Highway
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
South Marginal Highway
27
Turn right onto Boulevard East
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Boulevard East
28
Take the ramp right toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
125 ft
·
15 sec
·
Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
29
Turn right onto Lincoln Tunnel access
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Lincoln Tunnel access
30
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Tunnel
31
Keep slight right to continue on Dyer Avenue
266 ft
·
7 sec
·
Dyer Avenue
32
Keep slight right to continue on 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
335 ft
·
8 sec
·
36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
33
Continue on Dyer Avenue
351 ft
·
20 sec
·
Dyer Avenue
34
Turn left onto West 36th Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West 36th Street
35
Take the ramp straight toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
36
Keep slight left
2.5 mi
·
4 min
37
Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia Airport
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia Airport
38
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 Alternate: Maurice Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 Alternate: Maurice Avenue
39
Keep slight right to continue on Maurice Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Maurice Avenue
40
Turn straight onto Borden Avenue
285 ft
·
16 sec
·
Borden Avenue
41
Turn left onto Maurice Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Maurice Avenue
42
Continue on Maurice Avenue
223 ft
·
8 sec
·
Maurice Avenue
43
Continue on 51st Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
51st Avenue
44
Turn slight right onto Queens Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Queens Boulevard
45
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
43 ft
·
2 sec
·
Grand Avenue
46
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 132.9 miles from Auburn, NY, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 58 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.9 miles or 2h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elmhurst, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Auburn, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Auburn, NY
This is one driving day of about 265.8 miles and 4h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Auburn, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 132.9 mi from Auburn, NY · 2h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
133 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132.9 miles from Auburn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elmhurst, NY
The final approach into Elmhurst, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Elmhurst, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.75 one way
$87.50 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $47.31 | $94.62 |
| premium | $4.92 | $51.52 | $103.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.69 | $117.37 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Lincoln Tunnel
$16.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.7 | 0 | $27.91 | $12.76 |
| Efficient EV | 66.5 | 0 | $23.26 | $10.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.3 | 1 | $37.21 | $17.01 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Elmhurst, NY
Evening in Elmhurst on Friday
Local time
7:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
133 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 52m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Auburn, NY to Elmhurst, NY covers 265.8 miles and takes about 4h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Genesee Street, West Genesee Street Road, East Lake Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 132.9 miles from Auburn, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 52m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Auburn, NY to Elmhurst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Auburn, NY to Elmhurst, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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