Origin
Elmhurst, NY
Late night in Elmhurst on Saturday
Local time
12:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmhurst, NY to Mariners Harbor, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
25.3 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elmhurst, NY
Mel Audelo
Mariners Harbor, NY
Matthis Volquardsen
Trip Overview
Elmhurst, NY to Mariners Harbor, NY is 25.3 miles and takes about 44m via Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward option for getting from point A to point B without much fuss. You'll be on major expressways for most of the journey, so expect consistent traffic and a direct path. This route is ideal if you need a quick transit between these areas.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 25.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive has a highway-focused profile, with 74% of the journey on expressways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.8 miles on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. You'll navigate through a series of major arteries, including the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Gowanus Expressway, and Staten Island Expressway. Expect a consistent pace dictated by these main roads, with limited opportunities for scenic detours. The character remains largely urban expressway throughout its relatively short length.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Staten Island Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 25.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
7
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
7
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
7
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway toward I 278 West: Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 West: Staten Island
8
22.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
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 9
Toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King...
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 Elmhurst, NY to Mariners Harbor, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Manhattan along the way.
Manhattan
1.3 mi in
|
~3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 5 mi | 7m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Long Island Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Forest Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Union Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
— 7.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, NY and Mariners Harbor, NY.
1
Start on Grand Avenue
42 ft
·
4 sec
·
Grand Avenue
2
Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Queens Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn slight right onto Hoffman Drive
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Hoffman Drive
4
Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard
185 ft
·
6 sec
·
Woodhaven Boulevard
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 495
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 278
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278 West: Staten Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 278
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278: Staten Island
15
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
18
Continue on I 278
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto NY 440
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 12
Toward Forest Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn straight onto Willow Road East
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Willow Road East
23
Turn left onto Forest Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Forest Avenue
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto Union Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Avenue
25
Turn left onto Forest Court
276 ft
·
16 sec
·
Forest Court
26
Turn right onto Bush Avenue
490 ft
·
26 sec
·
Bush Avenue
27
Turn right onto Coonley Court
333 ft
·
16 sec
·
Coonley Court
28
Arrive at destination
Coonley Court
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.16 one way
$8.33 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Mariners Harbor, NY
Late night in Mariners Harbor on Saturday
Local time
12:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m 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 Mariners Harbor, NY covers 25.3 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Staten Island Expressway, Gowanus Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.6 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 $4.16 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 short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 25.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Elmhurst, NY to Mariners Harbor, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Manhattan along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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