Origin
Elmhurst, NY
Night in Elmhurst on Wednesday
Local time
11:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmhurst, NY to Bergen Beach, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
10.4 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
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 Elmhurst, NY to Bergen Beach, NY covers 10.4 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 74th Street, Queens-Midtown Expressway, Grand Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.71 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
5.2 miles from Elmhurst, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 10.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
74th 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. 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 Elmhurst, NY to Bergen Beach, NY is easy. At 26m 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 Elmhurst, NY to Bergen Beach, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 74th Street | — | — |
| Queens-Midtown Expressway | — | — |
| Grand Avenue | — | — |
| Flushing Avenue | — | — |
| Fresh Pond Road | — | — |
| Myrtle Avenue | — | — |
| 61st Street | — | — |
| Cooper Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
74th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, NY and Bergen Beach, NY.
1
Start on Grand Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Avenue
2
Turn left onto 74th Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
74th Street
3
Turn right onto Queens-Midtown Expressway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Queens-Midtown Expressway
4
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Grand Avenue
5
Keep slight left to continue on Flushing Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Flushing Avenue
6
Turn left onto Fresh Pond Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Fresh Pond Road
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
89 ft
·
4 sec
·
Myrtle Avenue
8
Turn right onto 61st Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
61st Street
9
Turn right onto Cooper Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cooper Avenue
10
Continue on Cooper Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cooper Street
11
Continue on Rockaway Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockaway Avenue
12
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
13
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Howard Avenue
14
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Tapscott Street
15
Continue on Kings Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Highway
16
Turn left onto Church Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Church Avenue
17
Turn right onto Ralph Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Ralph Avenue
18
Turn left onto Avenue N
325 ft
·
14 sec
·
Avenue N
19
Continue on Veterans Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Avenue
20
Turn right onto East 71st Street
144 ft
·
14 sec
·
East 71st Street
21
Turn left onto Avenue U
259 ft
·
17 sec
·
Avenue U
22
Turn left onto East 72nd Street
36 ft
·
2 sec
·
East 72nd Street
23
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 5.2 miles from Elmhurst, NY, or about 13m 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 10 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.2 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bergen Beach, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Elmhurst, NY.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Elmhurst, NY
This is one driving day of about 10.4 miles and 26m.
At 10.4 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.2 mi from Elmhurst, NY · 13m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.2 miles from Elmhurst, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bergen Beach, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bergen Beach, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.71 one way
$3.42 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.02 | $4.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 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 | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
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
Bergen Beach, NY
Night in Bergen Beach on Wednesday
Local time
11:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
2 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
26m 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 Elmhurst, NY to Bergen Beach, NY covers 10.4 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 74th Street, Queens-Midtown Expressway, Grand Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.2 miles from Elmhurst, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.71 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 Elmhurst, NY to Bergen Beach, NY is easy. At 26m 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 Elmhurst, NY to Bergen Beach, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Elmhurst, NY to Bergen Beach, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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