Origin
Coney Island, NY
Evening in Coney Island on Friday
Local time
8:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coney Island, 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
34m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coney Island, NY
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Elmhurst, NY
Mel Audelo
Trip Overview
The drive from Coney Island, NY to Elmhurst, NY covers 15.5 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kings Highway, Coney Island Avenue, Grand Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.1 miles on Kings Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 15.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kings Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Cropsey Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Cropsey Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Shore Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Cropsey Avenue
Turn left onto Cropsey Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Shore Parkway
Turn right onto Shore Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward Belt Parkway East, Kennedy Airport
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Belt Parkway East, Kennedy Airport
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward Kingsborough Community College
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward Kingsborough Community College
7
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Coney Island Avenue
Turn sharp left onto Coney Island Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Coney Island, NY and Elmhurst, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway East, Kennedy Airport and Kingsborough Community College.
Belt Parkway East
0.8 mi in
|
~2m
Kennedy Airport
0.8 mi in
|
~2m
Kingsborough Community College
1.9 mi in
|
~4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Highway | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Coney Island Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Grand Avenue | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Fresh Pond Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Belt Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Cooper Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Rockaway Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cooper Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Kings Highway
— 4.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coney Island, NY and Elmhurst, NY.
1
Start on Neptune Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Neptune Avenue
2
Turn left onto Cropsey Avenue
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Cropsey Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Shore Parkway
203 ft
·
5 sec
·
Shore Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
478 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Belt Parkway East, Kennedy Airport
5
Merge onto BP
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
497 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 8
Toward Kingsborough Community College
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto Shore Parkway
319 ft
·
6 sec
·
Shore Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn slight right onto Guider Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Guider Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn sharp left onto Coney Island Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Coney Island Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Avenue P
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue P
11
Continue on Kings Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Highway
12
Continue on Kings Highway
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Tapscott Street
14
Continue on Howard Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Howard Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Eastern Parkway
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Rockaway Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockaway Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Continue on Cooper Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cooper Street
18
Continue on Cooper Avenue
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Cooper Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Continue on Cooper Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cooper Avenue
20
Turn slight left onto 62nd Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
62nd Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
335 ft
·
11 sec
·
Myrtle Avenue
22
Turn right onto Fresh Pond Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Fresh Pond Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
23
At end of road, turn right onto Flushing Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Flushing Avenue
24
Turn straight onto Grand Avenue
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Grand Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.55 one way
$5.10 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Friday
Local time
8:12 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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m 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 Coney Island, NY to Elmhurst, NY covers 15.5 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kings Highway, Coney Island Avenue, Grand Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 miles from Coney Island, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.55 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Cropsey Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Shore Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Coney Island, NY and Elmhurst, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway East, Kennedy Airport and Kingsborough Community College.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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