Origin
Elmhurst, NY
Late night in Elmhurst on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmhurst, NY to Flatlands, 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
23m
Distance
10 mi
16 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 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elmhurst, NY
Mel Audelo
Flatlands, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Elmhurst, NY to Flatlands, NY is 10 miles and takes about 23m via Kings Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local feel for most of the trip, with a significant portion involving turns. It's a straightforward, quick journey ideal for a single day, making it easy to fit into a busy schedule without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Highway | 3 mi | 5m |
| Fresh Pond Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Grand Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Rockaway Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Cooper Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Cooper Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East New York Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Queens-Midtown Expressway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Kings Highway
— 3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, NY and Flatlands, 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
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue
224 ft
·
15 sec
·
Flatbush Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto Lott Place
416 ft
·
20 sec
·
Lott Place
18
Turn right onto Harden Street
509 ft
·
25 sec
·
Harden Street
19
Turn right
100 ft
·
7 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 9.7 — 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
6
9.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Flatbush Avenue
Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.65 one way
$3.29 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
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 · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Flatlands, NY
Late night in Flatlands on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph
3% chance
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
30 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
23m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only a 5% highway share. You'll navigate primarily through local streets, including sections of Kings Highway, Fresh Pond Road, and Grand Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3 miles on Kings Highway. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction and traffic patterns as you move through urban neighborhoods.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on Kings Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near Grand Avenue.
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 14 decision points packed into just 10 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
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 23m. Total distance: 10 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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 3 miles on Kings Highway. 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 Flatlands, 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 Flatlands, 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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