Origin
Elmhurst, NY
Evening in Elmhurst on Wednesday
Local time
5:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmhurst, NY to Bay Shore, NY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
57m
Distance
39.4 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elmhurst, NY
Mel Audelo
Bay Shore, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Elmhurst, NY to Bay Shore, NY covers 39.4 miles and takes about 57m 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 495 East, Long Island Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
19.7 miles from Elmhurst, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 39.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Elmhurst, NY to Bay Shore, NY is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elmhurst, NY to Bay Shore, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Boulevard | — | — |
| I 495 East | — | — |
| Long Island Expressway | — | — |
| I 678 | — | — |
| Grand Central Parkway East | — | — |
| Grand Central Parkway | — | — |
| I 678 South | — | — |
| Van Wyck Expressway | — | — |
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 Bay Shore, NY.
1
Start on Grand Avenue
43 ft
·
5 sec
·
Grand Avenue
2
Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Queens Boulevard
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
4
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Island Expressway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
6
Take the ramp slight right toward Grand Central Parkway East
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Grand Central Parkway East
7
Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
9
Merge slight right onto Van Wyck Expressway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Terminals 7 8
276 ft
·
7 sec
·
Terminals 7 8
11
Continue on NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway
12
Keep slight left to continue on NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue
13
Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
14
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Parkway
15
Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
16
Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Conduit Avenue
17
Continue on Sunrise Highway
26 mi
·
34 min
·
Sunrise Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, Brentwood
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
CR 13: Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, Brentwood
19
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
20
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
3rd Avenue
21
At the end of the road, turn straight onto Roosevelt Street
190 ft
·
6 sec
·
Roosevelt Street
22
Continue on 3rd Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Main Street
24
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
522 ft
·
23 sec
·
1st Avenue
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 19.7 miles from Elmhurst, NY, or about 28m 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 39 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.7 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bay Shore, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Elmhurst, NY.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Elmhurst, NY
This is one driving day of about 39.4 miles and 57m.
At 39.4 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.7 mi from Elmhurst, NY · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Elmhurst, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bay Shore, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bay Shore, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.49 one way
$12.97 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.01 | $14.03 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.64 | $15.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Bay Shore, NY
Evening in Bay Shore on Wednesday
Local time
5:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
6 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
57m 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 Bay Shore, NY covers 39.4 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Queens Boulevard, I 495 East, Long Island Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.7 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 $6.49 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.
The drive from Elmhurst, NY to Bay Shore, NY is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elmhurst, NY to Bay Shore, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Elmhurst, NY to Bay Shore, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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