Origin
Gloversville, NY
Morning in Gloversville on Saturday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gloversville, 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
3h 41m
Distance
199.3 mi
321 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 29m
★
6 AM
3h 41m
8 AM
4h 6m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 51m
5 PM
4h 5m
8 PM
3h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gloversville, NY
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Elmhurst, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gloversville, NY to Elmhurst, NY covers 199.3 miles and takes about 3h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fremont Street, Washington Street, Carpenter Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.81 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
99.7 miles from Gloversville, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 41m. Total distance: 199.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 41m drive with frequent turns across 199.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fremont Street 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 Gloversville, NY to Elmhurst, NY is easy. At 3h 41m 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 Gloversville, NY to Elmhurst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont Street | — | — |
| Washington Street | — | — |
| Carpenter Street | — | — |
| Park Street | — | — |
| South Kingsboro Avenue | — | — |
| LaPorta Circle | — | — |
| Hales Mills Road Extension | — | — |
| Highway 29 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Fremont Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gloversville, NY and Elmhurst, NY.
1
Start on North Main Street
266 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto Fremont Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Fremont Street
3
Turn right onto Washington Street
184 ft
·
11 sec
·
Washington Street
4
Turn left onto Carpenter Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Carpenter Street
5
Continue on Park Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
6
Turn right onto South Kingsboro Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Kingsboro Avenue
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward LaPorta Circle
200 ft
·
11 sec
·
LaPorta Circle
8
Exit the rotary onto Hales Mills Road Extension
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hales Mills Road Extension
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 29
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
State Highway 29
10
Turn right onto Hales Mills Road
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
Hales Mills Road
11
Turn left onto Perth-Johnstown Road
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Perth-Johnstown Road
12
Turn slight right onto Benedict Corners Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Benedict Corners Road
13
Continue on Bendick Corners Road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Bendick Corners Road
14
Turn left onto State Highway 67
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 67
15
Continue on Fort Johnson Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Johnson Avenue
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mohawk Turnpike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mohawk Turnpike
17
Continue on West Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
18
Continue on Mohawk Turnpike
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mohawk Turnpike
19
Turn slight left onto NY 30
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
NY 30
20
Turn straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
21
Turn left
397 ft
·
12 sec
22
Continue straight
525 ft
·
14 sec
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 East
24
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
25 mi
·
28 min
·
New York State Thruway
25
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
New York State Thruway
26
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
27
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
28
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
29
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
30
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
31
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
32
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
33
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
34
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
35
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
36
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
37
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
38
Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
39
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: Queens
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 87 South: Queens
40
Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
41
Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
42
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
43
Continue on Grand Central Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
44
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
45
Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Roosevelt Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Broadway, Roosevelt Avenue
46
Keep slight left to continue on Broadway East, 69th Street, Roosevelt Avenue, 37th Avenue
262 ft
·
9 sec
·
Broadway East, 69th Street, Roosevelt Avenue, 37th Avenue
47
Turn left onto Broadway
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Broadway
48
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 99.7 miles from Gloversville, NY, or about 1h 50m 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 44 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.7 miles or 1h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elmhurst, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gloversville, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gloversville, NY
This is one driving day of about 199.3 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Gloversville, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.7 mi from Gloversville, NY · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.7 miles from Gloversville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elmhurst, NY
The final approach into Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.81 one way
$65.61 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $35.47 | $70.95 |
| premium | $4.92 | $38.63 | $77.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.00 | $88.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Rfk Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$33
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.8 | 0 | $20.93 | $9.57 |
| Efficient EV | 49.8 | 0 | $17.44 | $7.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.7 | 0 | $27.90 | $12.76 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Morning in Elmhurst on Saturday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
100 mi in
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
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 41m 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 Gloversville, NY to Elmhurst, NY covers 199.3 miles and takes about 3h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fremont Street, Washington Street, Carpenter Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.7 miles from Gloversville, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.81 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Gloversville, NY to Elmhurst, NY is easy. At 3h 41m 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 Gloversville, NY to Elmhurst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gloversville, NY to Elmhurst, 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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