Origin
Elmhurst, NY
Morning in Elmhurst on Tuesday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmhurst, NY to Tremont, 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
22m
Distance
11.1 mi
18 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
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
Tremont, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Elmhurst, NY to Tremont, NY is 11.1 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Major Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip within New York, making it ideal for a quick local excursion or even a brief inter-borough commute. You'll be navigating primarily through urban and suburban landscapes, so expect consistent traffic and city-like conditions. With only a 22-minute estimated drive time, this route offers a straightforward journey without significant logistical planning needed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Major Deegan Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| 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 |
| Grand Central Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Jerome Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Major Deegan Expressway
— 2.7 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, NY and Tremont, 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
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 95 South, US 1 South, I 95 North, US 1 North: George Washington Bridge, Trenton, New Haven, Exit 7N-S
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 7N
Toward I 95 North, US 1 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New Haven
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 95; US 1
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 2A
Toward Jerome Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
At end of road, turn left onto Jerome Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Jerome Avenue
17
Turn right onto East 176th Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East 176th Street
18
Turn left onto Grand Concourse
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Grand Concourse
19
Arrive at destination
Grand Concourse
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 10.3 — 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
7
9.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, US 1 South, I 95 North, US 1 North: George Washington Bridge, Trenton, New Haven, Exit 7N-S
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South, US 1 South, I 95 North, US 1...
9
9.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, US 1 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New Haven
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7N
Toward I 95 North, US 1 North: Cross Bronx Expr...
8
10.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Jerome Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward Jerome Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.83 one way
$3.65 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.98 | $3.95 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 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 | 3.3 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
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
Tremont, NY
Morning in Tremont on Tuesday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
22m 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 drive is a mixed bag, with 51% of the route utilizing highways. You'll experience stretches of faster-paced driving, including a significant 2.7-mile segment on the Major Deegan Expressway where you can maintain speed. The journey involves navigating major arteries like the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West, which means you can expect a dynamic driving experience that shifts between elevated expressways and potentially more congested urban roads. The profile is best described as a mixed drive, offering a taste of both quick highway travel and city navigation.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.7 mi on Major Deegan Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 11.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
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 9.3 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 Tremont, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan, Bronx, Trenton, New Haven and Exit 7N-S.
Manhattan
2.1 mi in
|
~5m
|
via I 278
Bronx
2.1 mi in
|
~5m
|
via I 278
Trenton
9.3 mi in
|
~18m
New Haven
9.3 mi in
|
~18m
Exit 7N-S
9.3 mi in
|
~18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 11.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). 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 2.7 miles on Major Deegan Expressway. 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 Tremont, 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 9.3 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 Tremont, 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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