Origin
Bath Beach, NY
Evening in Bath Beach on Wednesday
Local time
7:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Bath Beach, NY to Elmhurst, NY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
17.9 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elmhurst, NY
Mel Audelo
Trip Overview
The drive from Bath Beach, NY to Elmhurst, NY covers 17.9 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 18th Avenue, 86th Street, I 278 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
8.9 miles from Bath Beach, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 17.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
18th Avenue 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bath Beach, NY to Elmhurst, NY is easy. At 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bath Beach, NY to Elmhurst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 18th Avenue | — | — |
| 86th Street | — | — |
| I 278 East | — | — |
| Gowanus Expressway | — | — |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | — | — |
| NY 25 | — | — |
| Laurel Hill Boulevard | — | — |
| 65th Place | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
18th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bath Beach, NY and Elmhurst, NY.
1
Start on Benson Avenue
253 ft
·
11 sec
·
Benson Avenue
2
Turn right onto 18th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
18th Avenue
3
Turn left onto 86th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
86th Street
4
Take the ramp right toward I 278 East: Manhattan, Queens
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 278 East: Manhattan, Queens
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
6
Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
7
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right toward NY 25
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
NY 25
10
Turn straight onto Laurel Hill Boulevard
141 ft
·
6 sec
·
Laurel Hill Boulevard
11
Turn left onto 65th Place
443 ft
·
16 sec
·
65th Place
12
Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Queens Boulevard
13
Turn slight left
423 ft
·
16 sec
14
Turn straight onto Queens Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Queens Boulevard
15
Turn slight right
217 ft
·
8 sec
16
Turn straight onto Queens Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Queens Boulevard
17
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
43 ft
·
2 sec
·
Grand Avenue
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 8.9 miles from Bath Beach, NY, or about 20m 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 17.9 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.9 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elmhurst, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Bath Beach, NY.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bath Beach, NY
This is one driving day of about 17.9 miles and 41m.
At 17.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.9 mi from Bath Beach, NY · 20m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.9 miles from Bath Beach, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elmhurst, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Elmhurst, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.95 one way
$5.89 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.19 | $6.37 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 Wednesday
Local time
7:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bath Beach, NY to Elmhurst, NY covers 17.9 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 18th Avenue, 86th Street, I 278 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.9 miles from Bath Beach, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Bath Beach, NY to Elmhurst, NY is easy. At 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bath Beach, NY to Elmhurst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bath Beach, NY to Elmhurst, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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