Elmhurst, NY Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Elmhurst, NY is a local road trip base with 112 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 38 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Elmhurst, NY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Photo: Mel Audelo

Trip Routes

112

Longest Drive

380.9 mi

Buffalo, NY

Quickest Drive

13m

Bayside, 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.

Troy, NY to Elmhurst, NY 162.1 mi · 2h 55m Cohoes, NY to Elmhurst, NY 159 mi · 3h 22m Beekman, NY to Elmhurst, NY 76.8 mi · 1h 43m Mount Sinai, NY to Elmhurst, NY 51.6 mi · 1h 16m

Continue From Elmhurst, NY

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Elmhurst, NY to Buffalo, NY 380.9 mi · 8h 1m Elmhurst, NY to Auburn, NY 257.7 mi · 5h 33m Elmhurst, NY to Utica, NY 239.9 mi · 4h 52m Elmhurst, NY to Albany, NY 149.3 mi · 3h 8m

Trips from Elmhurst, NY

Elmhurst, NY to Buffalo, NY

380.9 mi 8h 1m

Elmhurst, NY to Auburn, NY

257.7 mi 5h 33m

Elmhurst, NY to Utica, NY

239.9 mi 4h 52m

Elmhurst, NY to Albany, NY

149.3 mi 3h 8m

Elmhurst, NY to Beekman, NY

76.8 mi 1h 42m

Elmhurst, NY to Brookhaven, NY

55.4 mi 1h 18m

Elmhurst, NY to Bohemia, NY

44.2 mi 1h 4m

Elmhurst, NY to Smithtown, NY

41.1 mi 59m

Elmhurst, NY to Kings Park, NY

40.4 mi 57m

Elmhurst, NY to Bay Shore, NY

39.4 mi 57m

Elmhurst, NY to Spring Valley, NY

36.8 mi 57m

Elmhurst, NY to Brentwood, NY

36.6 mi 54m

Elmhurst, NY to Babylon, NY

36 mi 50m

Elmhurst, NY to Suffern, NY

34.5 mi 54m

Elmhurst, NY to Woodrow, NY

30.5 mi 50m

Elmhurst, NY to Rossville, NY

29.7 mi 48m

Elmhurst, NY to Tarrytown, NY

28.9 mi 47m

Elmhurst, NY to Eltingville, NY

27.2 mi 49m

Driving from Elmhurst, NY

The typical drive from Elmhurst, NY covers about 38 miles and takes around 55m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 381 miles (8h 1m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Elmhurst, NY are Buffalo, NY (380.9 mi, 8h 1m), Auburn, NY (257.7 mi, 5h 33m), Utica, NY (239.9 mi, 4h 52m), Albany, NY (149.3 mi, 3h 8m), and Beekman, NY (76.8 mi, 1h 42m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 38-mile trip from Elmhurst, NY, budget about $6 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. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 60 mapped routes leaving Elmhurst, NY and 52 routes heading into Elmhurst, NY, covering 112 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 381 miles.

The longest mapped route from Elmhurst, NY covers 381 miles and takes approximately 8h 1m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.

The average route from Elmhurst, NY runs about 38 miles with a drive time of roughly 55m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 38-mile trip from Elmhurst, NY costs roughly $6 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 Buffalo, NY, Auburn, NY, Utica, NY and Albany, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.