Origin
Elmhurst, NY
Evening in Elmhurst on Sunday
Local time
5:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmhurst, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Drive Time
22m
Distance
9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
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6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elmhurst, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Brooklyn, NY
Cristian Pedroso
Trip Overview
Traveling from Elmhurst to Brooklyn is a straightforward 10-mile journey that typically takes about 35 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, this trip is ideal as a quick day outing rather than an overnight excursion. You will navigate primarily through local streets like 74th Street, Grand Avenue, and the Queens-Midtown Expressway, keeping the trip entirely within the Northeast region. With a fuel budget of just $2, this commute is exceptionally economical for your travel wallet. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two New York boroughs that gets you to your destination efficiently.
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
4.5 miles from Elmhurst, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you make your way through the dense urban landscape. Since this route features zero highway share, you will remain on surface streets for the duration of the 35-minute trip. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches to speak of, so you should prepare for frequent stops and navigation adjustments. The personality of this drive is defined by its constant movement through local neighborhoods rather than high-speed interstate cruising. You will need to stay alert at every intersection to manage the constant turns required to reach your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fresh Pond Road is the longest continuous segment at about 1.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near Grand Avenue.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (Flushing Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.8 miles (Fresh Pond Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.3 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Grand Avenue
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
1.6 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Flushing Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Flushing Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
1.8 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Fresh Pond Road
Turn left onto Fresh Pond Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
3.3 mi into trip
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~8m in
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61st Street
Turn right onto 61st Street
Navigation decision point
6
7.8 mi into trip
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~19m in
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Utica Avenue
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Pond Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Church Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Grand Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Rockaway Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Cooper Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Cooper Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East New York Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Kings Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Fresh Pond Road
— 1.5 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on Grand Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Avenue
2
Turn left onto 74th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 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
·
32 sec
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto Flushing Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Flushing Avenue
6
Turn left onto Fresh Pond Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Fresh Pond Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
At end of road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
88 ft
·
4 sec
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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
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Howard Avenue
14
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Tapscott Street
15
Continue on Kings Highway
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Kings Highway
Use the none lane.
16
Turn slight right
136 ft
·
5 sec
17
Turn straight onto Kings Highway
376 ft
·
12 sec
·
Kings Highway
18
Turn right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the none lane.
19
Turn left onto Utica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Utica Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Church Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Avenue
21
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
257 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the short 10-mile distance, you have plenty of flexibility when planning your departure time. Since the trip takes only 35 minutes and requires no stops, you can easily fit this into your schedule without needing to worry about complex pacing or rest breaks. Keep in mind that as a local, turn-heavy route, traffic patterns on 74th Street and Grand Avenue can fluctuate significantly, so checking your GPS before you head out is a smart move. Because the fuel cost is a minimal $2, you won't need to stress about gas station planning along the way. Focus on staying patient through the turns and you will reach Brooklyn in no time.
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 4.5 miles from Elmhurst, NY, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 1.5 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 9 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.5 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst, NY
This is one driving day of about 9 miles and 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Elmhurst, 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.
The longest stretch is on Fresh Pond Road for about 1.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.5 mi from Elmhurst, NY · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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 9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.5 miles from Elmhurst, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brooklyn, NY
The final approach into Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, 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
$1.47 one way
$2.93 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| premium | $4.88 | $1.73 | $3.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Brooklyn, NY
Evening in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
5:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
1 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
22m 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 Brooklyn, NY covers 9 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fresh Pond Road, Church Avenue, Grand Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.5 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 $1.47 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (Flushing Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.8 miles (Fresh Pond Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Elmhurst, NY to Brooklyn, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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