Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
35.7 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Northport, NY
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Elmhurst, NY
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The drive from East Northport, NY to Elmhurst, NY covers 35.7 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Long Island Expressway, Northern State Parkway, Elwood Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.6 miles on Long Island Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 21.6 mi | 29m |
| Northern State Parkway | 8 mi | 10m |
| Elwood Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| East Deer Park Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Pulaski Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Queens Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Jericho Turnpike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Grand Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 30 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~4,638 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~791 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 74 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between East Northport, NY and Elmhurst, NY.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Larkfield Road
Turn left onto CR 11
Turn left onto CR 10
Turn right onto NY 25
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 66
Take the ramp
Merge onto N
Take the exit
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from East Northport, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Larkfield Road
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward I 495 West: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways, 69th Street, Grand Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 25: Queens Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.99 one way
$11.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.63 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| premium | $5.05 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in East Northport on Monday
Local time
9:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Elmhurst on Monday
Local time
9:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
35.7 mi in 53m, mostly highway — 21.6 mi of that is on Long Island Expressway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Northern State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Larkfield Road.
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 13 decision points packed into just 35.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Larkfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
180 ft
Total Descent
381 ft
Highest Point
252 ft
~5.1 mi in
Elevation Range
230 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from East Northport, NY to Elmhurst, NY, road signs begin pointing toward N West: New York along the way.
N West: New York
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 35.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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