Origin
Elmhurst, NY
Late night in Elmhurst on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmhurst, NY to Bethpage, 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
38m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elmhurst, NY
Mel Audelo
Bethpage, NY
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 24.7-mile drive from Elmhurst, NY to Bethpage, NY takes about 38 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route primarily utilizes Queens Boulevard and I-495 East, also known as the Long Island Expressway. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $4, this is an economical option for getting across town or to a neighboring area within the Northeast region. You won't need to break this trip into multiple days; it's a quick and easy journey that can be completed in a single outing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 18.6 mi | 26m |
| South Broadway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| North Broadway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Queens Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Stewart Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hicksville Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Marginal Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 18.6 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, NY and Bethpage, NY.
1
Start on Grand Avenue
42 ft
·
4 sec
·
Grand Avenue
2
Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Queens Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 495
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 41S
Toward NY 106 South, NY 107 South: Hicksville
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn straight onto South Marginal Road
524 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Marginal Road
7
Turn right onto NY 106; NY 107
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broadway
Use the right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 107
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Broadway
9
Continue on NY 107
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Broadway
10
Continue on NY 107
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Hicksville Road
11
Turn left onto Central Avenue
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on Central Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Central Avenue
13
Turn left onto Stewart Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Stewart Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
Stewart Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Queens Boulevard
Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, East...
8
19.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward NY 106 South, NY 107 South: Hicksville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 41S
Toward NY 106 South, NY 107 South: Hicksville
6
19.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
NY 106; NY 107 / North Broadway
Turn right onto NY 106; NY 107 / North Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
24.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Stewart Avenue
Turn left onto Stewart Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.07 one way
$8.13 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.79 | $9.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Bethpage, NY
Late night in Bethpage on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this trip, with a highway share of 0%. This means you'll be navigating city streets and local roads for the entire 24.7 miles. While there isn't a longest uninterrupted stretch to mention, the constant turns and local traffic will keep you engaged. The profile suggests a more interactive driving experience rather than a monotonous highway cruise, requiring your full attention as you make your way through various urban and suburban landscapes on your way to Bethpage.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.6 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and South Broadway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Queens Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 24.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Queens Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Bethpage, NY
Full guide →Bethpage is a hamlet on Long Island within the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County, New York. Bethpage is located in the middle of Nassau County, New York, and the surrounding villages and hamlets consist of Levittown, Farmingdale, Plainview, Old Bethpage, and Hicksville.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.6 miles on Long Island 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 Bethpage, 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: near the start (Queens Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bethpage, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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