Origin
Elmhurst, NY
Late night in Elmhurst on Friday
Local time
4:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmhurst, NY to Mott Haven, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7.1 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elmhurst, NY
Mel Audelo
Mott Haven, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Elmhurst, NY to Mott Haven, NY covers 7.1 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West, Queens Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.3 miles on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Elmhurst, NY to Mott Haven, NY covers 7.1 miles and takes about 15m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge is the longest continuous segment at about 2.3 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 early in the drive near NY 25 / Queens Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 7.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 25 / Queens Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NY 25 / Queens Boulevard
Turn left onto NY 25 / Queens Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway,...
8
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan, Bronx
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan...
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 87 North: Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 47
Toward I 87 North: Albany
9
6.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Willis Avenue, Third Avenue Bridge
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 2
Toward Willis Avenue, Third Avenue Bridge
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Elmhurst, NY and Mott Haven, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan and Bronx.
Manhattan
2.1 mi in
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~5m
|
via I 278
Bronx
2.1 mi in
|
~5m
|
via I 278
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Queens Boulevard | 1 mi | 3m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Willis Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 135th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
— 2.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, NY and Mott Haven, NY.
1
Start on Grand Avenue
90 ft
·
7 sec
·
Grand Avenue
2
Turn left onto NY 25
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Queens Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn slight right
216 ft
·
8 sec
4
Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Queens Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
6
Merge onto I 278
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan, Bronx
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto GCP; I 278
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
9
Continue on I 278
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 47
Toward I 87 North: Albany
11
Continue on I 87
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Major Deegan Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 2
Toward Willis Avenue, Third Avenue Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on East 135th Street
390 ft
·
16 sec
·
East 135th Street
14
Turn right onto Willis Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Willis Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Willis Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.17 one way
$2.34 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.26 | $2.53 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.38 | $2.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Mott Haven, NY
Late night in Mott Haven on Friday
Local time
4:23 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
15m 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 Mott Haven, NY covers 7.1 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West, Queens Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.6 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 $1.17 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 8 decision points packed into just 7.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 25 / Queens Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Elmhurst, NY and Mott Haven, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan and Bronx.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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