Origin
Eltingville, NY
Night in Eltingville on Friday
Local time
10:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eltingville, NY to Elmhurst, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
26.1 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eltingville, NY
Peter Olexa
Elmhurst, NY
Mel Audelo
Trip Overview
Eltingville, NY to Elmhurst, NY is 26.1 miles and takes about 48m via Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a relatively short drive, primarily on major expressways, making it a straightforward transit rather than a leisurely scenic journey. You'll want to plan for potential traffic, especially during peak hours, as this route involves significant time on busy urban highways. Consider this a functional connector, best suited for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 26.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 68% of the journey on expressways. You can expect a consistent pace for much of the trip, particularly during the longest stretch of 8.3 miles on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The route begins on the Staten Island Expressway, transitions to the Gowanus Expressway, and then continues onto the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, all of which are major arteries designed for higher speeds and traffic volume. The character remains predominantly urban expressway, so anticipate the typical sights and sounds of city driving rather than open countryside.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 8.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Gowanus Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near South Gannon Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 12 decision points packed into just 26.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (South Gannon Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.5 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
South Gannon Avenue
Turn right onto South Gannon Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
16.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, RFK Bridge, Hamilton Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway,...
6
22.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
24.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward NY 25
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 39
Toward NY 25
6
24.8 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
65th Place
Turn left onto 65th Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Eltingville, NY and Elmhurst, NY, road signs point toward Brooklyn and Upper Level.
Brooklyn
5.5 mi in
|
~13m
Upper Level
8.9 mi in
|
~18m
|
via I 278
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 8.3 mi | 13m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Forest Hill Road | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| Richmond Avenue | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Queens Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| South Gannon Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
— 8.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eltingville, NY and Elmhurst, NY.
1
Start on Richmond Avenue
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Richmond Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn right onto Forest Hill Road
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Forest Hill Road
3
Continue on Woolley Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Woolley Avenue
4
Turn right onto South Gannon Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Gannon Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 278 East: Staten Island Expressway, Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
6
Merge onto I 278
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Toward Upper Level
8
Continue on I 278
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
9
Continue on I 278
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Exit 26
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, RFK Bridge, Hamilton Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 39
Toward NY 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto Laurel Hill Boulevard
142 ft
·
6 sec
·
Laurel Hill Boulevard
14
Turn left onto 65th Place
444 ft
·
16 sec
·
65th Place
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Queens Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn slight left
423 ft
·
15 sec
17
Turn straight onto NY 25
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Queens Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn slight right
216 ft
·
8 sec
19
Turn straight onto Queens Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Queens Boulevard
20
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
42 ft
·
1 sec
·
Grand Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Grand Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.30 one way
$8.59 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.65 | $9.29 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Elmhurst, NY
Night in Elmhurst on Friday
Local time
10:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
12 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
48m 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 Eltingville, NY to Elmhurst, NY covers 26.1 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Gowanus Expressway, Staten Island Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.1 miles from Eltingville, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.30 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 12 decision points packed into just 26.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (South Gannon Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.5 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Eltingville, NY and Elmhurst, NY, road signs point toward Brooklyn and Upper Level.
Yes. Nearby national parks include African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial. 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.
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