Origin
Elmhurst, NY
Evening in Elmhurst on Friday
Local time
8:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmhurst, NY to Morris Park, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elmhurst, NY
Mel Audelo
Morris Park, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Elmhurst, NY to Morris Park, NY is 11.2 miles and takes about 21m via Whitestone Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a quick hop that's perfect for a same-day trip, offering a straightforward commute rather than an extensive exploration. Consider this route if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently within the city.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is a mixed bag, with about 60% of it on major highways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Whitestone Expressway and the Van Wyck Expressway, including crossing the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge. The longest uninterrupted stretch is about 2 miles on the Whitestone Expressway. Expect a fairly standard urban expressway experience for much of the journey, punctuated by the bridge crossing.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Whitestone Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 11.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, East...
8
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22A-E
Toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck E...
7
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 678: Van Wyck Expresswway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 22C-D
Toward I 678: Van Wyck Expresswway, Whitestone...
9
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway North, Whitestone Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 22D
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway North,...
8
9.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward East Tremont Avenue, Westchester Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward East Tremont Avenue, Westchester Avenue
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 Morris Park, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Kennedy Airport along the way.
Kennedy Airport
2.3 mi in
|
~4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Whitestone Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Williamsbridge Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Long Island Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Queens Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Whitestone Expressway
— 2 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, NY and Morris Park, NY.
1
Start on Grand Avenue
42 ft
·
4 sec
·
Grand Avenue
2
Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Queens Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 495
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Island Expressway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 22A-E
Toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on Horace Harding Expressway
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Horace Harding Expressway
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 22C-D
Toward I 678: Van Wyck Expresswway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 22D
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway North, Whitestone Bridge
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 678
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
10
Merge onto I 678
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
12
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on HR
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 1B
Toward East Tremont Avenue, Westchester Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto East Tremont Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on Williamsbridge Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Williamsbridge Road
17
Turn left
225 ft
·
16 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.84 one way
$3.69 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.99 | $3.99 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$7
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 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 | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
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
Morris Park, NY
Evening in Morris Park on Friday
Local time
8:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
12 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
21m 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 Morris Park, NY covers 11.2 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Whitestone Expressway, Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx-Whitestone Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.6 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 $1.84 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 11 decision points packed into just 11.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Elmhurst, NY to Morris Park, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Kennedy Airport along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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