Road Trips from Elmhurst, NY
Looking for a quick escape from Elmhurst? You've got options ranging from short, under-an-hour drives to longer hauls that take up a good chunk of your day. Most routes stick to highways, making for straightforward travel. Several destinations offer access to national monuments, even if they are a bit further out. For a shorter trip, consider the nearby options. If you have more time, there are routes that push further into the state, offering a different pace.
Total Routes
53
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
49
Under 2 hours
27 total in this range
Coram, NY
1h 13m50.5 mi one way
Pearl River, NY
48m28.8 mi one way
Great Neck, NY
22m13 mi one way
East Meadow, NY
34m19.5 mi one way
Franklin Square, NY
22m12.8 mi one way
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
20 total in this range
Auburn, NY
5h 33m257.7 mi one way
Utica, NY
4h 52m239.9 mi one way
Syracuse, NY
5h 14m254.3 mi one way
Thompson, NY
6h 16m284.5 mi one way
At 6.3 hours, Thompson is one of the longest drives available from Elmhurst. It's a mostly highway route with a high drive score of 9, indicating a more engaging journey. This is a significant trip, ideal if you're looking to spend the majority of your day traveling.
Sullivan, NY
5h 32m273 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
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Auburn, NY
5h 33m257.7 mi one way
Buffalo, NY
8h 1m380.9 mi one way
Utica, NY
4h 52m239.9 mi one way
Syracuse, NY
5h 14m254.3 mi one way
Auburn, NY
5h 33m257.7 mi one way
Buffalo, NY
8h 1m380.9 mi one way
Utica, NY
4h 52m239.9 mi one way
Syracuse, NY
5h 14m254.3 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring drives from Elmhurst benefit from mostly highway routes, with park access available on many of the longer trips. Terrain is generally flat.
Summer
Summer trips from Elmhurst offer a variety of distances, with most routes being primarily highway. Park access is a common feature across many destinations.
Fall
Fall drives from Elmhurst are predominantly on highways. Destinations vary in length, with some offering proximity to national monuments.
Winter
Winter travel from Elmhurst utilizes mostly highway routes. Shorter trips are readily available, with some longer options also accessible.
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