Origin
Bath Beach, NY
Morning in Bath Beach on Tuesday
Local time
9:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bath Beach, NY to Elmhurst, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bath Beach, NY
Sarah O'Shea
Elmhurst, NY
Mel Audelo
Trip Overview
Bath Beach, NY to Elmhurst, NY is 15.9 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Gowanus Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a quick, highway-focused drive connecting two points within New York. You'll spend most of your time on major expressways, making it a functional transit rather than a scenic excursion. Consider this route if you need to get from one borough to another efficiently, especially during off-peak hours. It's a short enough journey that you can easily fit it into your schedule without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 8.3 mi | 13m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| 86th Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Queens Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| 18th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 65th Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Benson Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Laurel Hill Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
— 8.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bath Beach, NY and Elmhurst, NY.
1
Start on Benson Avenue
251 ft
·
11 sec
·
Benson Avenue
2
Turn right onto 18th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
18th Avenue
3
Turn left onto 86th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
86th Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 278 East: Manhattan, Queens
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 278
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Exit 26
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, RFK Bridge, Hamilton Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 39
Toward NY 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Laurel Hill Boulevard
142 ft
·
6 sec
·
Laurel Hill Boulevard
11
Turn left onto 65th Place
444 ft
·
16 sec
·
65th Place
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Queens Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn slight left
423 ft
·
15 sec
14
Turn straight onto NY 25
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Queens Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn slight right
216 ft
·
8 sec
16
Turn straight onto Queens Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Queens Boulevard
17
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
42 ft
·
1 sec
·
Grand Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Grand Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 14.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
9
6.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, RFK Bridge, Hamilton Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway,...
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward NY 25
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 39
Toward NY 25
6
14.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
65th Place
Turn left onto 65th Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.62 one way
$5.23 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Elmhurst, NY
Morning in Elmhurst on Tuesday
Local time
9:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 78% of the drive taking place on expressways. You'll encounter a substantial stretch of 8.3 miles on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, offering a continuous, high-speed experience. The primary roads include the Gowanus Expressway and 86th Street, integrating you into the city's main arterial routes. Expect a dynamic, urban driving environment as you navigate these busy thoroughfares, characterized by frequent on-ramps and off-ramps. The character remains consistently urban and fast-paced throughout.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Gowanus Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 12 decision points packed into just 15.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bath Beach, NY and Elmhurst, NY, road signs point toward Queens and Bronx.
Queens
1.6 mi in
|
~3m
Bronx
1.8 mi in
|
~4m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Elmhurst, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elmhurst, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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