Origin
Elmhurst, NY
Late night in Elmhurst on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmhurst, NY to Tarrytown, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
28.9 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elmhurst, NY
Mel Audelo
Tarrytown, NY
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Trip Overview
Elmhurst, NY to Tarrytown, NY is 28.9 miles and takes about 47 minutes via the New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, transitioning from the bustling Northeast region of NYC to the Northeast region of the lower Hudson Valley. Expect a mixed drive, largely on major highways, making it a quick, efficient journey. It's well-suited for a day trip or as a segment of a larger exploration of the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 12.4 mi | 16m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Queens Boulevard | 1 mi | 3m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Broadway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 12.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, NY and Tarrytown, NY.
1
Start on Grand Avenue
90 ft
·
7 sec
·
Grand Avenue
2
Turn left onto NY 25
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Queens Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn slight right
216 ft
·
8 sec
4
Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Queens Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
6
Merge onto I 278
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan, Bronx
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto GCP; I 278
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
9
Continue on I 278
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 47
Toward I 87 North: Albany
11
Continue on I 87
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 87
12 mi
·
16 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 9
Toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto NY 119
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
White Plains Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 9
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Broadway
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Main Street
101 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 27.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan, Bronx
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan...
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 87 North: Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 47
Toward I 87 North: Albany
8
27.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow
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 9
Toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow
6
27.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
NY 119 / White Plains Road
Turn left onto NY 119 / White Plains Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
27.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
US 9 / South Broadway
At end of road, turn right onto US 9 / South Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.76 one way
$9.51 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.62
New York State Thruway
(12.4 mi)
$0.62
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Tarrytown, NY
Late night in Tarrytown on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Partly Sunny
SW 10 mph
6% 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
28 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
47m 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 offers a mixed drive, with 38% of the journey on highways. You'll primarily navigate the New York State Thruway, the Major Deegan Expressway, and cross the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 12.4 miles on the New York State Thruway, providing a period of consistent highway travel. As you progress, the character shifts from dense urban expressways to approaches that lead into the Tarrytown area.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.4 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 around 2.1 miles in near I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 28.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 27.4 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 Tarrytown, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan, Bronx and Sleepy Hollow.
Manhattan
2.1 mi in
|
~5m
|
via I 278
Bronx
2.1 mi in
|
~5m
|
via I 278
Sleepy Hollow
27.4 mi in
|
~43m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). 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 12.4 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.62 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Tarrytown, 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 2.1 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall 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 Tarrytown, 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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