Origin
Bergen Beach, NY
Afternoon in Bergen Beach on Thursday
Local time
12:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bergen Beach, NY to Elmhurst, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
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 Bergen Beach, NY to Elmhurst, NY covers 11.4 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 Avenue T, Veterans Avenue, East 64th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 11.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Avenue T 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bergen 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 Bergen Beach, NY to Elmhurst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue T | — | — |
| Veterans Avenue | — | — |
| East 64th Street | — | — |
| Ralph Avenue | — | — |
| Remsen Avenue | — | — |
| Kings Highway | — | — |
| Tapscott Street | — | — |
| Howard Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Avenue T
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bergen Beach, NY and Elmhurst, NY.
1
Start on East 72nd Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
East 72nd Street
2
Turn left onto Avenue T
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Avenue T
3
Turn slight right onto Veterans Avenue
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
4
Turn right onto East 64th Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
East 64th Street
5
Turn right onto Ralph Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Ralph Avenue
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Remsen Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Remsen Avenue
7
Turn right onto Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Highway
8
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Tapscott Street
9
Continue on Howard Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Howard Avenue
10
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Eastern Parkway
11
Turn left onto Rockaway Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockaway Avenue
12
Continue on Cooper Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cooper Street
13
Continue on Cooper Avenue
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Cooper Avenue
14
Continue on Cooper Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cooper Avenue
15
Turn slight left onto 62nd Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
62nd Street
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
335 ft
·
11 sec
·
Myrtle Avenue
17
Turn right onto Fresh Pond Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Fresh Pond Road
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto Flushing Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Flushing Avenue
19
Turn straight onto Grand Avenue
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Avenue
20
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.88 one way
$3.75 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Elmhurst on Thursday
Local time
12:43 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.
Temperature spread
12 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
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 Bergen Beach, NY to Elmhurst, NY covers 11.4 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue T, Veterans Avenue, East 64th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.7 miles from Bergen Beach, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.88 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 Bergen 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 Bergen Beach, NY to Elmhurst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bergen Beach, NY to Elmhurst, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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