Origin
Elmhurst, NY
Morning in Elmhurst on Sunday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmhurst, NY to Cambria Heights, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
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.
Elmhurst, NY
Mel Audelo
Cambria Heights, NY
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Trip Overview
Elmhurst, NY to Cambria Heights, NY is 10.1 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Grand Central Parkway and Long Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip entirely within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mixed driving experience that's more about efficient travel between boroughs than scenic exploration. It's the kind of drive you can easily fit into an afternoon, making it ideal for a quick errand or connecting to further destinations without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Francis Lewis Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Long Island Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Queens Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Linden Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| McLaughlin Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Grand Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 222nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Central Parkway
— 4.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, NY and Cambria Heights, 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
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Island Expressway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 22A-E
Toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 22A
Toward Grand Central Parkway East
7
Merge onto GCP
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 20B
Toward Francis Lewis Boulevard South
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto McLaughlin Avenue
418 ft
·
17 sec
·
McLaughlin Avenue
10
Turn right onto Francis Lewis Boulevard
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Francis Lewis Boulevard
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto Linden Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto 222nd Street
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
222nd Street
13
Arrive at destination
222nd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.7 — 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
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
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 22A-E
Toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck E...
7
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Francis Lewis Boulevard South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20B
Toward Francis Lewis Boulevard South
6
9.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Linden Boulevard
Turn left onto Linden Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.33 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 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 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
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
Cambria Heights, NY
Morning in Cambria Heights on Sunday
Local time
6:12 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
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 offers a mixed driving experience, with 55% of it on highways. You'll navigate a significant portion on the Grand Central Parkway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 4.8 miles. As you progress, you'll transition to other major arteries like Francis Lewis Boulevard and the Long Island Expressway, maintaining a generally fast-paced drive. The character is less about winding roads and more about efficient movement through urban and suburban landscapes, keeping you moving consistently towards your destination.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Grand Central Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 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 11 decision points packed into just 10.1 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: 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 1.8 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 Elmhurst, NY and Cambria Heights, NY, road signs point toward Grand Central Parkway East and Francis Lewis Boulevard South.
Grand Central Parkway East
2 mi in
|
~4m
Francis Lewis Boulevard South
7.1 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.1 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 (55%). 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 4.8 miles on Grand Central Parkway. 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 Cambria Heights, 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 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Stonewall National Monument, 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 Cambria Heights, 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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