Origin
Massapequa Park, NY
Afternoon in Massapequa Park on Saturday
Local time
3:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Massapequa Park, 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
50m
Distance
31.9 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Massapequa Park, NY
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Elmhurst, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Massapequa Park, NY to Elmhurst, NY covers 31.9 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Park Boulevard, Sunrise Highway, Belt Parkway West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Park Boulevard | — | — |
| Sunrise Highway | — | — |
| Belt Parkway West | — | — |
| Belt Parkway | — | — |
| I 678 North | — | — |
| Van Wyck Expressway | — | — |
| I 495 West | — | — |
| Long Island Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Park Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Massapequa Park, NY and Elmhurst, NY.
1
Start on Clark Boulevard
59 ft
·
8 sec
·
Clark Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Park Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Park Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Sunrise Highway
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Sunrise Highway
4
Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
5
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
6
Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Belt Parkway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway
9
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
10
Continue on Van Wyck Expressway
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel
12
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Island Expressway
13
Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways, 69th Street, Grand Avenue
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways, 69th Street, Grand Avenue
14
Keep slight right to continue on NY 25: Queens Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
NY 25: Queens Boulevard
15
Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Queens Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
138 ft
·
9 sec
·
Grand Avenue
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Massapequa Park, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.25 one way
$10.50 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.18 | $12.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
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
$5
Tolls
$7
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Elmhurst, NY
Afternoon in Elmhurst on Saturday
Local time
3:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Hillside, NY
16 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
14 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
50m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
31.9 mi in 50m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Park Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Massapequa Park, NY to Elmhurst, NY is easy. At 50m 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 Massapequa Park, NY to Elmhurst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 31.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Whitestone Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Massapequa Park, NY to Elmhurst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elmhurst, NY before heading back.
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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