Origin
Elmhurst, NY
Morning in Elmhurst on Sunday
Local time
7:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmhurst, NY to Bergen Beach, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
10.4 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elmhurst, NY
Mel Audelo
Bergen Beach, NY
Sarah O'Shea
Trip Overview
Elmhurst, NY to Bergen Beach, NY is 10.4 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Ralph Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local driving experience, characterized by frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick, direct journey without needing an overnight stay, making it a straightforward option for local travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Fresh Pond Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Grand Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Rockaway Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Cooper Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Kings Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cooper Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East New York Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ralph Avenue
— 2.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, NY and Bergen Beach, NY.
1
Start on Grand Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Avenue
2
Turn left onto 74th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
74th Street
3
Turn right onto Queens-Midtown Expressway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Queens-Midtown Expressway
4
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto Flushing Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Flushing Avenue
6
Turn left onto Fresh Pond Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Fresh Pond Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
At end of road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
88 ft
·
4 sec
·
Myrtle Avenue
8
Turn right onto 61st Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
61st Street
9
Turn right onto Cooper Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cooper Avenue
10
Continue on Cooper Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cooper Street
11
Continue on Rockaway Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockaway Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Howard Avenue
14
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Tapscott Street
15
Continue on Kings Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto Church Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Church Avenue
17
Turn right onto Ralph Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Ralph Avenue
18
Turn left onto Avenue N
325 ft
·
14 sec
·
Avenue N
19
Continue on Veterans Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Avenue
20
Turn right onto East 71st Street
143 ft
·
13 sec
·
East 71st Street
21
Turn left onto Avenue U
260 ft
·
17 sec
·
Avenue U
22
Turn left onto East 72nd Street
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
East 72nd Street
23
Arrive at destination
East 72nd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 5.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Grand Avenue
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Flushing Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Flushing Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Fresh Pond Road
Turn left onto Fresh Pond Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
61st Street
Turn right onto 61st Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
East New York Avenue
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.71 one way
$3.42 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.02 | $4.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Bergen Beach, NY
Morning in Bergen Beach on Sunday
Local time
7:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
12 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
26m 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 primarily a turn-heavy local drive, with only a 5% highway share. You'll navigate through neighborhoods and city streets for most of the 10.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.3 miles on Ralph Avenue. The drive will feel like navigating through urban and suburban areas, requiring your attention for frequent adjustments and turns. It's less about open road cruising and more about efficient movement through developed areas.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.3 mi on Ralph Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near Grand Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.4 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (Flushing Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.8 miles (Fresh Pond Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 10.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.3 miles on Ralph Avenue. 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 Bergen Beach, 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 1.3 miles (Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (Flushing Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.8 miles (Fresh Pond Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground 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 Bergen Beach, 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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