Origin
Elmhurst, NY
Morning in Elmhurst on Sunday
Local time
6:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmhurst, NY to Brentwood, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
36.6 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elmhurst, NY
Mel Audelo
Brentwood, NY
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Trip Overview
This 36.6-mile drive from Elmhurst, NY, to Brentwood, NY, is expected to take about 54 minutes, making it an ideal one-day trip. You'll primarily navigate Queens Boulevard and the I 495 East, also known as the Long Island Expressway. With a modest fuel cost of around $6, this route offers a straightforward journey within the Northeast region. The profile suggests a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent adjustments. It's a manageable distance for a single day, allowing for a relaxed pace.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Boulevard | — | — |
| I 495 East | — | — |
| Long Island Expressway | — | — |
| NY 231 | — | — |
| South Service Road | — | — |
| L I Exwy Service Road | — | — |
| Express Drive South | — | — |
| Crooked Hill Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Queens Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, NY and Brentwood, NY.
1
Start on Grand Avenue
43 ft
·
5 sec
·
Grand Avenue
2
Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Queens Boulevard
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
4
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
29 mi
·
40 min
·
Long Island Expressway
5
Take the exit slight right toward NY 231: Northport, Babylon
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
NY 231: Northport, Babylon
6
Turn straight onto South Service Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Service Road
7
Continue on L I Exwy Service Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
L I Exwy Service Road
8
Keep slight right to continue on Express Drive South
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Express Drive South
9
Turn right onto Crooked Hill Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Crooked Hill Road
10
Turn straight onto Wicks Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Wicks Road
11
Turn left onto Suffolk Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Suffolk Avenue
12
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Elmhurst, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.02 one way
$12.05 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.09 | $14.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Brentwood, NY
Morning in Brentwood on Sunday
Local time
6:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
15 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
54m 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' with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface streets for the entire 36.6 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the profile indicates frequent turns. This suggests a drive that requires constant attention to navigation rather than a monotonous highway cruise. You'll likely experience varied traffic conditions and the ebb and flow of local roadways as you make your way from Elmhurst to Brentwood.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Queens Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Elmhurst, NY to Brentwood, NY is easy. At 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elmhurst, NY to Brentwood, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving in Brentwood, NY
Full guide →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 54m. Total distance: 36.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elmhurst, NY to Brentwood, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brentwood, 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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