Origin
Elmhurst, NY
Morning in Elmhurst on Saturday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 34m
Distance
363 mi
584 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elmhurst, NY
Mel Audelo
Ogdensburg, NY
James Mirakian
The drive from Elmhurst, NY to Ogdensburg, NY covers 363 miles and takes about 7h 34m 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 278 East, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
181.5 miles from Elmhurst, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 47m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 34m. Total distance: 363 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 34m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 7h 34m drive with frequent turns across 363 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 34m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elmhurst, NY to Ogdensburg, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Boulevard | — | — |
| I 278 East | — | — |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | — | — |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West | — | — |
| Grand Central Parkway | — | — |
| Robert F | — | — |
| Manhattan | — | — |
| Harlem River Drive North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, NY and Ogdensburg, NY.
Start on Grand Avenue
Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
Turn slight right
Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, Randalls Island
Keep slight left to continue on Manhattan, Randalls Island
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North, 125th Street, 2nd Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North
Merge slight right onto Harlem River Drive
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Amsterdam Avenue, West 179 Street
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge (Upper Level)
Merge slight left onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Continue straight
Keep slight left
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
Merge slight right
Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville
Continue straight
Continue straight
At the end of the road, turn left
Turn right onto South Ann Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Monroe Street
Continue on State Highway 28
Continue on Main Street
Continue on State Highway 28
Continue on South Main Street
Continue on State Highway 8
Turn right onto State Highway 28
Turn right onto State Highway 12
Continue on Erwin Parkway
Continue on State Highway 12
Continue on Bea Luck Road
Turn right onto Ross Road
Continue on East State Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 812
Continue on Main Street
Continue on Indian River Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 3
Continue on Main Street
Continue on State Street
Continue on State Highway 812
Continue on State Highway 812
Continue on Balmat-Fowler Road
Turn left onto State Highway 58
Continue on William Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Continue on State Highway 812
Continue on South State Street
Continue on State Highway 812
Continue on State Street
Turn right onto Montgomery Street
Turn right onto Franklin Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 181.5 miles or 3h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ogdensburg, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Elmhurst, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Elmhurst, NY
This is one driving day of about 363 miles and 7h 34m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 181.5 mi from Elmhurst, NY · 3h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
182 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 181.5 miles from Elmhurst, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Ogdensburg, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Ogdensburg, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$59.75 one way
$119.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $64.61 | $129.22 |
| premium | $4.92 | $70.36 | $140.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $80.15 | $160.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$101–$126
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 108.9 | 1 | $38.11 | $17.42 |
| Efficient EV | 90.8 | 1 | $31.76 | $14.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 145.2 | 1 | $50.82 | $23.23 |
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Elmhurst on Saturday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Ogdensburg on Saturday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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