Origin
Brighton, NY
Night in Brighton on Friday
Local time
10:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Brighton, NY to Elmhurst, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 48m
Distance
343.3 mi
553 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 35m
★
6 AM
5h 48m
8 AM
6h 15m
10 AM
5h 57m
12 PM
5h 55m
3 PM
5h 59m
5 PM
6h 13m
8 PM
5h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brighton, NY
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Elmhurst, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brighton, NY to Elmhurst, NY covers 343.3 miles and takes about 5h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Halstead Street, North Winton Road, University Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.51 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
171.7 miles from Brighton, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 48m. Total distance: 343.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 48m 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 5h 48m drive with frequent turns across 343.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 63 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Halstead 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 5h 48m 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 Brighton, NY to Elmhurst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Halstead Street | — | — |
| North Winton Road | — | — |
| University Avenue | — | — |
| East Avenue | — | — |
| I 490 East | — | — |
| Eastern Expressway | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
| New York State Thruway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Halstead Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brighton, NY and Elmhurst, NY.
1
Start on the route
177 ft
·
19 sec
·
the route
2
Turn sharp right onto Halstead Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Halstead Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Winton Road
453 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Winton Road
4
Turn left onto University Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
University Avenue
5
Turn left onto East Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Avenue
6
Take the ramp left toward I 490 East
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 490 East
7
Merge slight left onto Eastern Expressway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Eastern Expressway
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 90 East: Albany
9
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
30 mi
·
34 min
·
New York State Thruway
10
Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
11
Keep slight right
328 ft
·
8 sec
12
Continue on State Route 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 414
13
Turn left
4.1 mi
·
7 min
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
15
Continue on Clark Street Road
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Clark Street Road
16
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Street
17
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dill Street
18
Continue on Loop Road
459 ft
·
17 sec
·
Loop Road
19
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Genesee Street
20
Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Genesee Street Road
21
Turn right onto East Lake Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Lake Street
22
Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
23
Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
24
Continue on East Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
25
Continue on State Highway 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
26
Turn right onto North West Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
27
Take the ramp left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
28
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 81 South: Binghamton
29
Merge slight left
45 mi
·
54 min
30
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81 South: Scranton
31
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
32
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
33
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380 South: Mount Pocono
34
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Stroudsburg
35
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
71 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
Keystone Shortway
36
Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
37
Merge slight right
2.1 mi
·
2 min
38
Continue straight
1.6 mi
·
1 min
39
Turn slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
40
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
41
Merge slight right
1.1 mi
·
1 min
42
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
43
Continue on South Marginal Highway
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
South Marginal Highway
44
Turn right onto Boulevard East
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Boulevard East
45
Take the ramp right toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
125 ft
·
15 sec
·
Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
46
Turn right onto Lincoln Tunnel access
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Lincoln Tunnel access
47
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Tunnel
48
Keep slight right to continue on Dyer Avenue
266 ft
·
7 sec
·
Dyer Avenue
49
Keep slight right to continue on 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
335 ft
·
8 sec
·
36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
50
Continue on Dyer Avenue
351 ft
·
20 sec
·
Dyer Avenue
51
Turn left onto West 36th Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West 36th Street
52
Take the ramp straight toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
53
Keep slight left
2.5 mi
·
4 min
54
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
55
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 Alternate: Maurice Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 Alternate: Maurice Avenue
56
Keep slight right to continue on Maurice Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Maurice Avenue
57
Turn straight onto Borden Avenue
285 ft
·
16 sec
·
Borden Avenue
58
Turn left onto Maurice Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Maurice Avenue
59
Continue on Maurice Avenue
223 ft
·
8 sec
·
Maurice Avenue
60
Continue on 51st Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
51st Avenue
61
Turn slight right onto Queens Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Queens Boulevard
62
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
43 ft
·
2 sec
·
Grand Avenue
63
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 171.7 miles from Brighton, NY, or about 2h 54m 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 76 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 171.7 miles or 2h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 47m
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 Brighton, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Brighton, NY
This is one driving day of about 343.3 miles and 5h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Brighton, 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 171.7 mi from Brighton, NY · 2h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
172 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 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 171.7 miles from Brighton, 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
$56.51 one way
$113.02 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
120 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $61.10 | $122.21 |
| premium | $4.92 | $66.54 | $133.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $75.80 | $151.59 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Lincoln Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$57
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$98–$123
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 120.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 103 | 1 | $36.05 | $16.48 |
| Efficient EV | 85.8 | 0 | $30.04 | $13.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 137.3 | 1 | $48.06 | $21.97 |
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Night in Elmhurst on Friday
Local time
10:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
5h 48m 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 Brighton, NY to Elmhurst, NY covers 343.3 miles and takes about 5h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Halstead Street, North Winton Road, University Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 171.7 miles from Brighton, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.51 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 5h 48m 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 Brighton, NY to Elmhurst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brighton, 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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