Origin
East Fishkill, NY
Evening in East Fishkill on Sunday
Local time
8:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Fishkill, NY to Elmhurst, NY
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
72.1 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
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6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Fishkill, NY
James Mirakian
Elmhurst, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from East Fishkill, NY to Elmhurst, NY covers 72.1 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 52, Taconic State Parkway, I 84 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.74 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
36 miles from East Fishkill, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 72.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 52 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 East Fishkill, NY to Elmhurst, NY is easy. At 1h 23m 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 East Fishkill, NY to Elmhurst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 52 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Taconic State Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 84 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 684 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Whitestone Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
State Route 52
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Fishkill, NY and Elmhurst, NY.
1
Start on State Route 52
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 52
2
Take the ramp sharp right
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
3
Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East: Danbury
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 84 East: Danbury
5
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
18 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 684 South: White Plains
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 684 South: White Plains
7
Merge slight right
27 mi
·
31 min
8
Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
9
Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
11
Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
12
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
13
Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
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I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel
16
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Island Expressway
17
Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways, 69th Street, Grand Avenue
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways, 69th Street, Grand Avenue
18
Keep slight right to continue on NY 25: Queens Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
NY 25: Queens Boulevard
19
Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Queens Boulevard
20
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
138 ft
·
9 sec
·
Grand Avenue
21
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 36 miles from East Fishkill, NY, or about 41m 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 72.1 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36 miles or 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 11m
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 East Fishkill, 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 East Fishkill, NY
This is one driving day of about 72.1 miles and 1h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from East Fishkill, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36 mi from East Fishkill, NY · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 72.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36 miles from East Fishkill, 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
$11.74 one way
$23.48 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $12.72 | $25.44 |
| premium | $4.88 | $13.86 | $27.72 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.02 | $32.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
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
$12
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.57 | $3.46 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.09 | $4.61 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 Sunday
Local time
8:12 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
7 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
1h 23m 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 East Fishkill, NY to Elmhurst, NY covers 72.1 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 52, Taconic State Parkway, I 84 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36 miles from East Fishkill, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.74 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 East Fishkill, NY to Elmhurst, NY is easy. At 1h 23m 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 East Fishkill, NY to Elmhurst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Fishkill, NY to Elmhurst, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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