Origin
Park Slope, NY
Late night in Park Slope on Friday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Park Slope, NY to Elmhurst, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
21m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Park Slope, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Elmhurst, NY
Mel Audelo
Trip Overview
The drive from Park Slope, NY to Elmhurst, NY covers 10.7 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Queens Boulevard, 9th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.8 miles on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 21m highway drive covering 10.7 miles, with most of the trip on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Queens Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.8 miles on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 7.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Queens Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 10.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Queens, Bronx
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway,...
6
7.1 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
9.2 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
9.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
65th Place
Turn left onto 65th Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
9.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Queens Boulevard
Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Park Slope, NY and Elmhurst, NY, road signs point toward Queens and Bronx.
Queens
1.2 mi in
|
~3m
Bronx
1.2 mi in
|
~3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 7.8 mi | 13m |
| Queens Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| 9th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 8th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 65th Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 4th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Laurel Hill Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
— 7.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Slope, NY and Elmhurst, NY.
1
Start on 8th Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
8th Street
2
Turn left onto 4th Avenue
304 ft
·
22 sec
·
4th Avenue
3
Turn right onto 9th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Street
4
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Queens, Bronx
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 278
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 39
Toward NY 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Laurel Hill Boulevard
142 ft
·
6 sec
·
Laurel Hill Boulevard
10
Turn left onto 65th Place
444 ft
·
16 sec
·
65th Place
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Queens Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn slight left
423 ft
·
15 sec
13
Turn straight onto NY 25
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Queens Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn slight right
216 ft
·
8 sec
15
Turn straight onto Queens Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Queens Boulevard
16
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
42 ft
·
1 sec
·
Grand Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Grand Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.76 one way
$3.52 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.90 | $3.81 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in Elmhurst on Friday
Local time
12:16 AM
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
16 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
21m 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 Park Slope, NY to Elmhurst, NY covers 10.7 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Queens Boulevard, 9th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.3 miles from Park Slope, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.76 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 11 decision points packed into just 10.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Park Slope, NY and Elmhurst, NY, road signs point toward Queens and Bronx.
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