Origin
Elmhurst, NY
Morning in Elmhurst on Saturday
Local time
9:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmhurst, NY to Spring Valley, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
36.8 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elmhurst, NY
Mel Audelo
Spring Valley, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Elmhurst, NY to Spring Valley, NY covers 36.8 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 $6.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in Spring Valley, NY
Full guide →Spring Valley is a city in Rockland County, New York.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 36.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 36.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Elmhurst, NY to Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley, 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 | — | — |
| Horace Harding Expressway | — | — |
| I 678 North | — | — |
| Van Wyck Expressway | — | — |
| Whitestone 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 Spring Valley, 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
·
21 sec
·
I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
6
Continue on Horace Harding Expressway
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Horace Harding Expressway
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 678: Van Wyck Expresswway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 678: Van Wyck Expresswway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway North, Whitestone Bridge
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway North, Whitestone Bridge
9
Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
10
Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
11
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
12
Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
13
Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
14
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
15
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
16
Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Columbus Avenue
17
Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Cross County Parkway West
18
Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cross County Parkway
19
Take the exit slight right toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway
20
Keep slight right to continue on Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway
21
Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bronx River Parkway
22
Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
23
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
24
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 9A, NY 100 North
25
Continue straight
2.8 mi
·
4 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward NY 133
456 ft
·
20 sec
·
NY 133
27
Turn left onto Croton Avenue
177 ft
·
5 sec
·
Croton Avenue
28
Turn right onto Belle Avenue
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Belle Avenue
29
Turn right onto Campwoods Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Campwoods Road
30
Turn right onto Ryder Road
295 ft
·
10 sec
·
Ryder Road
31
Take the ramp right
449 ft
·
12 sec
32
Merge slight left
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
33
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.4 mi from Elmhurst, NY · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Elmhurst, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spring Valley, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Spring Valley, 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
$6.06 one way
$12.12 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.13 | $14.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$7
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Spring Valley, NY
Morning in Spring Valley on Saturday
Local time
9:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
34°F
Mount Vernon, NY
18 mi in
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
3 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 Spring Valley, NY covers 36.8 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 18.4 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 $6.06 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 Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Elmhurst, NY to Spring Valley, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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