Origin
Elmhurst, NY
Morning in Elmhurst on Friday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmhurst, NY to Seaside, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elmhurst, NY
Mel Audelo
Seaside, NY
Peter Olexa
Trip Overview
The drive from Elmhurst, NY to Seaside, NY covers 11.8 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cross Bay Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard, Cross Bay Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.1 miles on Cross Bay Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 11.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cross Bay Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Queens Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Queens Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Woodhaven Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (Seaside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Queens Boulevard
Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Woodhaven Boulevard
Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Seaside Avenue
Turn left onto Seaside Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
11.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Rockaway Freeway
At end of road, turn right onto Rockaway Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Seaside, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Riis Park along the way.
Riis Park
11 mi in
|
~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Bay Boulevard | 6.1 mi | 16m |
| Woodhaven Boulevard | 4 mi | 10m |
| Cross Bay Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Queens Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hoffman Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rockaway Freeway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Beach Channel Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Seaside Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cross Bay Boulevard
— 6.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, NY and Seaside, 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
4.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Woodhaven Boulevard
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on Cross Bay Boulevard
6.1 mi
·
16 min
·
Cross Bay Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on Cross Bay Bridge
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Cross Bay Bridge
7
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Toward Riis Park
8
Turn straight onto Beach Channel Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Beach Channel Drive
9
Turn left onto Seaside Avenue
492 ft
·
23 sec
·
Seaside Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
At end of road, turn right onto Rockaway Freeway
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Rockaway Freeway
Use the right lane.
11
Arrive at destination
Rockaway Freeway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.94 one way
$3.88 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.29 | $4.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Bay Bridge
$7.00
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
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 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 | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
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
Seaside, NY
Morning in Seaside on Friday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
11 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
31m 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 Seaside, NY covers 11.8 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cross Bay Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard, Cross Bay Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.9 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 $1.94 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 straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Queens Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Woodhaven Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (Seaside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Elmhurst, NY to Seaside, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Riis Park along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, Stonewall National Monument and African Burial Ground 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
More trips to Seaside, NY
Explore more options from Elmhurst, NY or browse trips ending in Seaside, NY.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NY road trips.