Origin
Elmhurst, NY
Afternoon in Elmhurst on Thursday
Local time
2:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmhurst, NY to Massena, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
7h 56m
Distance
363.7 mi
585 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 48m
★
6 AM
7h 57m
8 AM
8h 14m
10 AM
8h 3m
12 PM
8h 1m
3 PM
8h 4m
5 PM
8h 13m
8 PM
7h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elmhurst, NY
Mel Audelo
Massena, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Elmhurst, NY to Massena, NY covers 363.7 miles and takes about 7h 56m 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 278 East, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
181.9 miles from Elmhurst, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 56m. Total distance: 363.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 56m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 56m drive with frequent turns across 363.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 70 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Queens Boulevard 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 56m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elmhurst, NY to Massena, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Boulevard | — | — |
| I 278 East | — | — |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | — | — |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West | — | — |
| Grand Central Parkway | — | — |
| Robert F | — | — |
| Manhattan | — | — |
| Harlem River Drive North | — | — |
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 Massena, NY.
1
Start on Grand Avenue
89 ft
·
7 sec
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Grand Avenue
2
Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Queens Boulevard
3
Turn slight right
217 ft
·
8 sec
4
Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
2 min
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Queens Boulevard
5
Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
6
Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
7
Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
8
Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
9
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1.6 mi
·
3 min
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Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
10
Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, Randalls Island
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Manhattan, Randalls Island
11
Keep slight left to continue on Manhattan, Randalls Island
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Manhattan, Randalls Island
12
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
13
Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North, 125th Street, 2nd Avenue
128 ft
·
4 sec
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Harlem River Drive North, 125th Street, 2nd Avenue
14
Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Harlem River Drive North
15
Merge slight right onto Harlem River Drive
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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Harlem River Drive
16
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Amsterdam Avenue, West 179 Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Amsterdam Avenue, West 179 Street
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge (Upper Level)
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge (Upper Level)
19
Merge slight left onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
20
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
21
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
22
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
23
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
25
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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NJ 4 West: Paramus
26
Merge slight right
6.7 mi
·
9 min
27
Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
28
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
NJ 17 North: Mahwah
29
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
4 min
30
Continue straight
7.3 mi
·
9 min
31
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
32
Continue straight
3.3 mi
·
4 min
33
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
34
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
112 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
35
Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
36
Continue straight
9.0 mi
·
12 min
37
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
38
Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
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NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
39
Merge slight left
3.1 mi
·
3 min
40
Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
41
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
98 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
Adirondack Northway
42
Take the exit slight right toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
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US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley
43
Turn left onto US Highway 9
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 9
44
Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 73
45
Continue on State Highway 9N
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 9N
46
Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 73
47
Continue on Cascade Road
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Cascade Road
48
Turn slight left onto Old Military Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Military Road
49
At the end of the road, turn left onto Saranac-Placid Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Saranac-Placid Road
50
Continue on Lake Flower Avenue
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Flower Avenue
51
At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
River Street
52
Turn right onto Church Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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Church Street
53
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomingdale Avenue
492 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bloomingdale Avenue
54
Turn right onto Broadway Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
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Broadway Street
55
Continue on Lake Colby Drive
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Lake Colby Drive
56
Continue on Harrietstown Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Harrietstown Road
57
Continue on State Highway 86
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 86
58
Continue on Easy Street
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Easy Street
59
Turn right onto Adirondack Trail
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Adirondack Trail
60
Turn left onto Santa Clara Road
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Santa Clara Road
61
Continue on Santa Clara Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Santa Clara Road
62
Turn slight left onto State Highway 458
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 458
63
At the end of the road, turn left
2.0 mi
·
2 min
64
Turn right onto County Road 49
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 49
65
Continue on County Road 49
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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County Road 49
66
Turn left onto Hopkinton-Winthrop Road
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Hopkinton-Winthrop Road
67
Continue on State Highway 420
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 420
68
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 11C
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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State Highway 11C
69
Turn left onto South Main Street
11 mi
·
16 min
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South Main Street
70
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 181.9 miles from Elmhurst, NY, or about 3h 58m 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 181.9 miles or 3h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Massena, 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.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Elmhurst, NY
This is one driving day of about 363.7 miles and 7h 56m.
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.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 181.9 mi from Elmhurst, NY · 3h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
182 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 181.9 miles from Elmhurst, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Massena, NY
The final approach into Massena, 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 Massena, 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
$59.87 one way
$119.73 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
127 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $64.74 | $129.47 |
| premium | $4.92 | $70.49 | $140.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $80.30 | $160.60 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$60
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$101–$126
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 109.1 | 1 | $38.19 | $17.46 |
| Efficient EV | 90.9 | 1 | $31.82 | $14.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 145.5 | 1 | $50.92 | $23.28 |
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Massena, NY
Afternoon in Massena on Thursday
Local time
2:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
8 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
7h 56m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Massena, NY covers 363.7 miles and takes about 7h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Queens Boulevard, I 278 East, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 181.9 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 $59.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 56m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elmhurst, NY to Massena, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Elmhurst, NY to Massena, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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