Origin
East Village, NY
Morning in East Village on Tuesday
Local time
9:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Village, 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
18m
Distance
7.5 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Village, NY
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Elmhurst, NY
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Trip Overview
East Village, NY to Elmhurst, NY is 7.5 miles and takes about 18 minutes via I 495, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a quick hop that mostly involves navigating city streets and a brief section of highway. Consider this drive for its simplicity and speed, ideal when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| 3rd Avenue | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| Maurice Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 51st Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Queens Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 36th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 9th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Borden Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 2.5 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Village, NY and Elmhurst, NY.
1
Start on East 9th Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
East 9th Street
2
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
3rd Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto East 36th Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 36th Street
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
68 ft
·
1 sec
Toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 495
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 17W-E
Toward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 495 Alternate: Maurice Avenue
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Maurice Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto Borden Avenue
285 ft
·
16 sec
·
Borden Avenue
10
Turn left onto Maurice Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Maurice Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Continue on Maurice Avenue
222 ft
·
8 sec
·
Maurice Avenue
12
Continue on 51st Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
51st Avenue
13
Turn slight right onto Queens Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Queens Boulevard
14
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
42 ft
·
1 sec
·
Grand Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Grand Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
3rd Avenue
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
East 36th Street
Turn right onto East 36th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
4.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W-E
Toward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia A...
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 Alternate: Maurice Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 495 Alternate: Maurice Avenue
7
5.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Maurice Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Maurice Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.23 one way
$2.47 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.33 | $2.67 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.45 | $2.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
9:30 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
16 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
18m 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 presents a mixed drive experience, with about 33% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on 3rd Avenue and Maurice Avenue, interspersed with a segment on I 495. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is approximately 2.5 miles on I 495, offering a taste of faster-paced travel. The character of the drive shifts as you transition between the urban street grid and the more direct interstate, requiring you to adjust your driving style accordingly.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.5 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 3rd Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 7.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (East 36th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 East Village, NY and Elmhurst, NY, road signs point toward Bronx and Laguardia Airport.
Bronx
4.1 mi in
|
~10m
Laguardia Airport
4.1 mi in
|
~10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 7.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.5 miles on I 495. 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 0.1 miles (3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (East 36th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Stonewall National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument (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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