Origin
Spring Valley, NY
Morning in Spring Valley on Saturday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Valley, 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
53m
Distance
36.4 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Valley, NY
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Elmhurst, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Spring Valley, NY to Elmhurst, NY covers 36.4 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New York City, Saw Mill River Parkway South, Saw Mill River Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Spring Valley, NY
Full guide →Spring Valley is a city in Rockland County, New York.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 36.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 53m drive with frequent turns across 36.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York City 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 Spring Valley, NY to Elmhurst, NY is easy. At 53m 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 Spring Valley, NY to Elmhurst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | — | — |
| Saw Mill River Parkway South | — | — |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | — | — |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | — | — |
| Mosholu Parkway | — | — |
| I 87 South | — | — |
| Major Deegan Expressway | — | — |
| I 278 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
New York City
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley, NY and Elmhurst, NY.
1
Start on the route
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
the route
2
Turn straight onto New York City
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
New York City
3
Take the ramp straight toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Saw Mill River Parkway South
4
Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
5
Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
6
Keep slight left to continue on Mosholu Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mosholu Parkway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
8
Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
9
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
10
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
11
Continue on Grand Central Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
13
Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Roosevelt Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Broadway, Roosevelt Avenue
14
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
15
Turn left onto Broadway
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Broadway
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.2 mi from Spring Valley, NY · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Spring Valley, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elmhurst, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Elmhurst, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.99 one way
$11.98 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.06 | $14.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Rfk 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
$6
Tolls
$7
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
8:05 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
3 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
53m 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 Spring Valley, NY to Elmhurst, NY covers 36.4 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York City, Saw Mill River Parkway South, Saw Mill River Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.2 miles from Spring Valley, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.99 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.
The drive from Spring Valley, NY to Elmhurst, NY is easy. At 53m 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 Spring Valley, NY to Elmhurst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Spring Valley, 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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