Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
13.9 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spuyten Duyvil, NY
MINEIA MARTINS
Elmhurst, NY
Mel Audelo
The drive from Spuyten Duyvil, NY to Elmhurst, NY covers 13.9 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Major Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Broadway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.4 miles on Major Deegan Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
The drive from Spuyten Duyvil, NY to Elmhurst, NY covers 13.9 miles and takes about 26m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 13.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward West 239 Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Broadway, Roosevelt Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Broadway East, 69th Street, Roosevelt Avenue, 37th Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Spuyten Duyvil, NY and Elmhurst, NY, road signs point toward Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island, Broadway and Broadway East.
Queens
Manhattan
Staten Island
Broadway
Broadway East
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Major Deegan Expressway | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Broadway | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Riverdale Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West 230th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Spuyten Duyvil, NY and Elmhurst, NY.
Start on HH; NY 9A
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Henry Hudson Parkway East
Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway East
Turn right onto Riverdale Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto West 230th Street
Turn left onto US 9
Turn right onto West 230th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 87
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on I 278
Continue on I 278; GCP
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto Broadway
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.29 one way
$4.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Spuyten Duyvil on Thursday
Local time
3:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Afternoon in Elmhurst on Thursday
Local time
3:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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