Origin
Elmhurst, NY
Afternoon in Elmhurst on Saturday
Local time
4:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmhurst, NY to Massapequa Park, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
26.9 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elmhurst, NY
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Massapequa Park, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Elmhurst, NY to Massapequa Park, NY covers 26.9 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Queens Boulevard, I 495 East, Long Island Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Boulevard | — | — |
| I 495 East | — | — |
| Long Island Expressway | — | — |
| I 678 | — | — |
| Grand Central Parkway East | — | — |
| Grand Central Parkway | — | — |
| I 678 South | — | — |
| Van Wyck Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Queens Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, NY and Massapequa Park, NY.
1
Start on Grand Avenue
43 ft
·
5 sec
·
Grand Avenue
2
Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Queens Boulevard
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
4
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Island Expressway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
6
Take the ramp slight right toward Grand Central Parkway East
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Grand Central Parkway East
7
Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
9
Merge slight right onto Van Wyck Expressway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Terminals 7 8
276 ft
·
7 sec
·
Terminals 7 8
11
Continue on NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway
12
Keep slight left to continue on NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue
13
Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
14
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Parkway
15
Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
16
Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Conduit Avenue
17
Continue on Sunrise Highway
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Sunrise Highway
18
Turn left onto Park Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Park Boulevard
19
Turn right onto Clark Boulevard
59 ft
·
2 sec
·
Clark Boulevard
20
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.43 one way
$8.86 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.21 | $10.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 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 | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
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
Massapequa Park, NY
Afternoon in Massapequa Park on Saturday
Local time
4:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
14 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
38m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
26.9 mi in 38m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Queens Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Elmhurst, NY to Massapequa Park, NY is easy. At 38m 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 Massapequa Park, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elmhurst, NY to Massapequa Park, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Massapequa Park, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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