Origin
Elmhurst, NY
Morning in Elmhurst on Friday
Local time
11:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmhurst, NY to Park Slope, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
10.2 mi
16 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elmhurst, NY
Mel Audelo
Park Slope, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Elmhurst, NY to Park Slope, NY covers 10.2 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Washington Avenue, 6th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.7 miles on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 10.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Elmhurst, NY to Park Slope, NY covers 10.2 miles and takes about 22m, 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 20 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 2.7 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 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 17 decision points packed into just 10.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
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 17 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
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Wythe Avenue, Kent Avenue
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 31
Toward Wythe Avenue, Kent 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 Park Slope, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Manhattan along the way.
Manhattan
1.3 mi in
|
~3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Washington Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 6th Avenue | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Long Island Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Williamsburg Street West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Flushing Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Queens Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
— 2.7 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, NY and Park Slope, 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
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278 West: Staten Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 31
Toward Wythe Avenue, Kent Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto Williamsburg Street West
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Williamsburg Street West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Flushing Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
17
Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto 6th Avenue
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
6th Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
8th Street
20
Arrive at destination
8th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.68 one way
$3.36 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.98 | $3.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 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 | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
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
Park Slope, NY
Morning in Park Slope on Friday
Local time
11:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
16 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
22m 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 Park Slope, NY covers 10.2 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Washington Avenue, 6th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.1 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 $1.68 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 17 decision points packed into just 10.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
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 Park Slope, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Manhattan along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include African Burial Ground National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and Governors Island 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Park Slope, NY
More trips to Park Slope, NY
Explore more options from Elmhurst, NY or browse trips ending in Park Slope, NY.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NY road trips.