Elmhurst, NY Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Elmhurst, NY is a local road trip base with 58 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 7-mile quick runs to 397-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Elmhurst, NY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
58
Longest Drive
397 mi
Fredonia, NY
Quickest Drive
16m
Hell's Kitchen, NY
Plan Around Elmhurst, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Elmhurst, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Elmhurst, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Elmhurst, NY
Elmhurst, NY to Fredonia, NY
Elmhurst, NY to Grand Island, NY
Elmhurst, NY to Lockport, NY
Elmhurst, NY to Buffalo, NY
Elmhurst, NY to West Seneca, NY
Elmhurst, NY to Depew, NY
Elmhurst, NY to Lancaster, NY
Elmhurst, NY to Clarence, NY
Elmhurst, NY to Orchard Park, NY
Elmhurst, NY to Henrietta, NY
Elmhurst, NY to Glenville, NY
Elmhurst, NY to Penfield, NY
Elmhurst, NY to Plattsburgh, NY
Elmhurst, NY to Thompson, NY
Elmhurst, NY to Sullivan, NY
Elmhurst, NY to Clay, NY
Elmhurst, NY to Auburn, NY
Elmhurst, NY to Manlius, NY
Driving from Elmhurst, NY
The typical drive from Elmhurst, NY covers about 163 miles and takes around 3h 30m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 397 miles (8h 30m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Elmhurst, NY are Fredonia, NY (397 mi, 8h 30m), Grand Island, NY (389 mi, 8h 14m), Lockport, NY (382.7 mi, 8h 9m), Buffalo, NY (380.9 mi, 8h 1m), and West Seneca, NY (374.7 mi, 7h 53m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.29 per gallon. For the typical 163-mile trip from Elmhurst, NY, budget about $27 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 52 mapped routes leaving Elmhurst, NY and 6 routes heading into Elmhurst, NY, covering 58 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 397 miles.
The longest mapped route from Elmhurst, NY covers 397 miles and takes approximately 8h 30m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.
The average route from Elmhurst, NY runs about 163 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.29/gallon for regular), the average 163-mile trip from Elmhurst, NY costs roughly $27 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Elmhurst, NY include Fredonia, NY, Grand Island, NY, Lockport, NY and Buffalo, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
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