Origin
Elmhurst, NY
Morning in Elmhurst on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmhurst, NY to Coney Island, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
17.9 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elmhurst, NY
Mel Audelo
Coney Island, NY
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Trip Overview
Elmhurst, NY to Coney Island, NY is 17.9 miles and takes about 35m via Belt Parkway and Woodhaven Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, taking you from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a straightforward, relatively short drive that's ideal for a single-day excursion. Expect a driving experience that leans heavily on highway travel, making it a quick way to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this if you're looking for an efficient journey within the city.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| Woodhaven Boulevard | 4 mi | 10m |
| Cross Bay Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Neptune Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Cropsey Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Queens Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hoffman Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Shore Parkway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 10.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, NY and Coney Island, NY.
1
Start on Grand Avenue
42 ft
·
4 sec
·
Grand Avenue
2
Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Queens Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn slight right onto Hoffman Drive
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Hoffman Drive
4
Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard
4.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Woodhaven Boulevard
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on Cross Bay Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bay Boulevard
6
Turn slight right onto Shore Parkway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Shore Parkway
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
8
Merge onto BP
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
509 ft
·
30 sec
Exit 6S
Toward Cropsey Avenue South
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Cropsey Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Cropsey Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto Neptune Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Neptune Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on Neptune Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Neptune Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Neptune Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Queens Boulevard
Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Woodhaven Boulevard
Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Shore Parkway
Turn slight right onto Shore Parkway toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
7
16.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Cropsey Avenue South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 6S
Toward Cropsey Avenue South
6
17.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Neptune Avenue
Turn right onto Neptune Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.95 one way
$5.89 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.19 | $6.37 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Coney Island, NY
Morning in Coney Island on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
5 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
35m 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 largely a highway-focused drive, with 62% of it on expressways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Belt Parkway, including a continuous stretch of 10.9 miles. The drive begins with travel on Woodhaven Boulevard before merging onto the parkway. Expect a relatively fast-paced experience, especially on the parkway sections. While not overly complex, the transition between Woodhaven Boulevard and the Belt Parkway, and later onto Cross Bay Boulevard, requires your attention.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on Belt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belt Parkway and Woodhaven Boulevard. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Queens Boulevard.
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 17.9 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (Queens Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Woodhaven Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (Shore Parkway): 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 Coney Island, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway West and Cropsey Avenue South.
Belt Parkway West
5.4 mi in
|
~14m
|
via Shore Parkway
Cropsey Avenue South
16.6 mi in
|
~31m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on Belt 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 Coney Island, 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 (Woodhaven Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (Shore Parkway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, Stonewall National Monument and African Burial Ground 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 Coney Island, 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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