Elmont, NY Road Trips
With 4 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Elmont, NY works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 13 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Elmont, NY head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
47.9 mi
Brookhaven, NY
Quickest Drive
14m
Jamaica, NY
Plan Around Elmont, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Elmont, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Elmont, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Elmont, NY
Driving from Elmont, NY
The typical drive from Elmont, NY covers about 13 miles and takes around 22m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 20 miles (31m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Elmont, NY are Gravesend, NY (19.5 mi, 31m), Brooklyn, NY (14.8 mi, 25m), Queens, NY (8.8 mi, 17m), and Jamaica, NY (8.6 mi, 14m). 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 13-mile trip from Elmont, NY, budget about $2 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Elmont, NY and 3 routes heading into Elmont, NY, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 20 miles.
The longest mapped route from Elmont, NY covers 20 miles and takes approximately 31m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.
The average route from Elmont, NY runs about 13 miles with a drive time of roughly 22m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 13-mile trip from Elmont, NY costs roughly $2 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Elmont, NY include Gravesend, NY, Brooklyn, NY, Queens, NY and Jamaica, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Elmont, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
36,436
Median Income
$120,917
Median Home Value
$576,800
Median Age
38.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Elmont, NY
A sampling of people born in Elmont, NY.
Aaron Dennis
1993
American soccer player
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Elmont, NY.
St. Paul's German Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
Historic church and cemetery
City data from Wikidata (Q3300920), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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