Origin
Massena, NY
Night in Massena on Wednesday
Local time
11:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Massena, NY to Elmhurst, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 47m
Distance
370.8 mi
597 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 35m
★
6 AM
6h 47m
8 AM
7h 11m
10 AM
6h 55m
12 PM
6h 53m
3 PM
6h 57m
5 PM
7h 9m
8 PM
6h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Massena, NY
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Elmhurst, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Massena, NY to Elmhurst, NY covers 370.8 miles and takes about 6h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 11C, Highway 420, Hopkinton-Winthrop Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.04 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
185.4 miles from Massena, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 47m drive with frequent turns across 370.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 56 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 11C 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 47m, 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 Massena, NY to Elmhurst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 11C | — | — |
| Highway 420 | — | — |
| Hopkinton-Winthrop Road | — | — |
| County Road 49 | — | — |
| Highway 458 | — | — |
| Santa Clara Road | — | — |
| Adirondack Trail | — | — |
| Easy Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 11C
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Massena, NY and Elmhurst, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Main Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 11C
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
State Highway 11C
3
Turn left onto State Highway 420
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 420
4
Continue on Hopkinton-Winthrop Road
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Hopkinton-Winthrop Road
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 49
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
County Road 49
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 49
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 49
7
At the end of the road, turn left
2.0 mi
·
2 min
8
Turn right onto State Highway 458
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 458
9
Turn slight right onto Santa Clara Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Santa Clara Road
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto Santa Clara Road
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Santa Clara Road
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto Adirondack Trail
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Adirondack Trail
12
Turn left onto Easy Street
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Easy Street
13
Continue on State Highway 86
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 86
14
Continue on Harrietstown Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Harrietstown Road
15
Continue on State Highway 86
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 86
16
Continue on Broadway Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Broadway Street
17
Turn left onto Bloomingdale Avenue
492 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bloomingdale Avenue
18
Turn right onto Church Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Church Street
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
River Street
20
Keep slight right to continue on River Street
305 ft
·
9 sec
·
River Street
21
Turn slight right onto Lake Flower Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Flower Avenue
22
Continue on Saranac-Placid Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Saranac-Placid Road
23
Turn right onto Old Military Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Military Road
24
Turn straight onto Cascade Road
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Cascade Road
25
Continue on State Highway 73
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 73
26
Turn straight onto State Highway 9N
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 9N
27
Continue on State Highway 73
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 73
28
Turn straight
2.1 mi
·
2 min
29
Take the ramp right toward I 87 South
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 87 South
30
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
104 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
·
Adirondack Northway
31
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
32
Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
33
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
I 87 South: New York
34
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
35
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
36
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
37
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
38
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
39
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
40
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
41
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
42
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
43
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
44
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
45
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
46
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
47
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: Queens
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 87 South: Queens
48
Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
49
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
50
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
51
Continue on Grand Central Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
52
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
53
Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Roosevelt Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Broadway, Roosevelt Avenue
54
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
55
Turn left onto Broadway
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Broadway
56
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 185.4 miles from Massena, NY, or about 3h 23m 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 82 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 185.4 miles or 3h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 41m
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 Massena, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Massena, NY
This is one driving day of about 370.8 miles and 6h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Massena, 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 185.4 mi from Massena, NY · 3h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
185 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 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 185.4 miles from Massena, 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
$61.04 one way
$122.07 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
130 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $66.00 | $132.00 |
| premium | $4.92 | $71.87 | $143.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $81.87 | $163.74 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Rfk Bridge
$6.55
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
$61
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$109–$134
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 129.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 111.2 | 1 | $38.93 | $17.80 |
| Efficient EV | 92.7 | 1 | $32.45 | $14.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 148.3 | 1 | $51.91 | $23.73 |
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
43 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Elmhurst, NY
Night in Elmhurst on Wednesday
Local time
11:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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
6h 47m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Massena, NY to Elmhurst, NY covers 370.8 miles and takes about 6h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 11C, Highway 420, Hopkinton-Winthrop Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 185.4 miles from Massena, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.04 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 47m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Massena, NY to Elmhurst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Massena, NY to Elmhurst, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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