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Trip from East Fishkill, NY to Elmhurst, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

71.7 mi

115 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 29m ★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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human settlement in Dutchess County, New York, United States of America

East Fishkill, NY

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Downtown Elmhurst, NY, NY

Elmhurst, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from East Fishkill, NY to Elmhurst, NY covers 71.7 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway, I 84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.8 miles on I 684. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.80 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.

Midpoint

35.9 miles from East Fishkill, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 71.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 36m highway drive covering 71.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.8 miles on I 684.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 684 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.7 miles you will encounter 16 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 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.7 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
18.1 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward I 684 South: White Plains

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 68A Toward I 684 South: White Plains
9
45.5 mi into trip | ~55m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Exit 1 Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
7
54.7 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | Hutchinson River Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway toward Whitestone Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Whitestone Bridge
8
69.1 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in

Take the exit toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 12B Toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midt...
8
70.6 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Take the exit toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways, 69th Street, Grand Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 19 Toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways, 6...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from East Fishkill, NY to Elmhurst, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.

New York City

45.5 mi in | ~55m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 684 26.8 mi 31m
Hutchinson River Parkway 15.9 mi 23m
I 84 15.5 mi 18m
Whitestone Expressway 2.3 mi 3m
Van Wyck Expressway 1.4 mi 2m
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge 1.3 mi 2m
Taconic State Parkway 1.2 mi 1m
Hutchinson River Expressway 1.2 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 684 — 26.8 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Fishkill, NY and Elmhurst, NY.

1

Start on NY 52

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Route 52
2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
3

Merge onto Taconic State Parkway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Taconic State Parkway
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 84 East: Danbury
5

Merge onto I 84

15 mi · 18 min · I 84
6

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 68A Toward I 684 South: White Plains Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto I 684

27 mi · 31 min · I 684
8

Keep slight left at fork

1.5 mi · 2 min
Exit 1 Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City Use the straight lane.
9

Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway

7.7 mi · 10 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway

8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 678

1.2 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
12

Continue on I 678

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
13

Continue on I 678

2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 678

1.4 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport Use the slight left lane.
15

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 48 sec
Exit 12B Toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto I 495

0.9 mi · 1 min · Long Island Expressway
17

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Exit 19 Toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways, 69th Street, Grand Avenue Use the slight right lane.
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 47 sec
Toward NY 25: Queens Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
19

Turn right onto Queens Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Queens Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
20

Turn left onto Grand Avenue

137 ft · 8 sec · Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
21

Arrive at destination

Grand Avenue

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 35.9 miles from East Fishkill, NY, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.8 miles.

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 16 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.9 miles or 44m 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 17m

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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from East Fishkill, NY

This is one driving day of about 71.7 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from East Fishkill, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 684 for about 26.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.9 mi from East Fishkill, NY · 44m into the drive

county seat of Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

White Plains, NY

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

Brewster, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bedford, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.9 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 64.3
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 71.7
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 71.7
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 71.7
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 64.3
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 71.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.80 one way

$23.60 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $12.76 $25.52
premium $4.92 $13.90 $27.79
diesel $5.61 $15.83 $31.66

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: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.5 0 $7.53 $3.44
Efficient EV 17.9 0 $6.27 $2.87
EV Truck/SUV 28.7 0 $10.04 $4.59

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.

Forecast as of Jun 20, 2022

Origin

East Fishkill, NY

Afternoon in East Fishkill on Thursday

Local time

12:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Elmhurst, NY

Afternoon in Elmhurst on Thursday

Local time

12:50 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 36m 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 71.7 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway, I 84. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.9 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 $11.80 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 71.7 miles you will encounter 16 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 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.7 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from East Fishkill, NY to Elmhurst, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, Stonewall National Monument and African Burial Ground National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

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