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 Woodrow, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elmhurst, NY
Mel Audelo
Woodrow, NY
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Trip Overview
Elmhurst, NY to Woodrow, NY is 30.5 miles and takes about 50 minutes via the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Stater Island Expressway, and West Shore Expressway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a highway-focused journey for the majority of the trip, making it a straightforward option for getting between these two locations. It's a relatively short distance, allowing for a flexible schedule without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| West Shore Expressway | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Huguenot Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Long Island Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Queens Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
— 7.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, NY and Woodrow, 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
185 ft
·
6 sec
·
Woodhaven Boulevard
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 495
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 278
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278 West: Staten Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 278
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278: Staten Island
15
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
18
Continue on I 278
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 440
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Shore Expressway
Exit 5
Toward NY 440 South: Outerbridge Crossing
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 4
Toward Arthur Kill Road, Huguenot Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto West Service Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Service Road
22
Turn sharp left onto Arthur Kill Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Arthur Kill Road
23
Continue on Veterans Road East
141 ft
·
4 sec
·
Veterans Road East
24
Turn slight right onto Huguenot Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Huguenot Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Huguenot Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Elmhurst, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 28.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
7
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
7
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
8
23.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
NY 440 / West Shore Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 440 / West Shore Expressway toward NY 440 South: Outerbridge Crossing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward NY 440 South: Outerbridge Crossing
8
28.9 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward Arthur Kill Road, Huguenot Avenue
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 4
Toward Arthur Kill Road, Huguenot Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.02 one way
$10.04 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Woodrow, NY
Late night in Woodrow on Sunday
Local time
3:35 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
50m 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 primarily a highway-focused drive, with an estimated 80% of the journey utilizing major expressways. You'll navigate segments of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, the Staten Island Expressway, and the West Shore Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.8 miles on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, offering a consistent pace. The character of the drive is defined by these high-speed parkways, designed for efficient travel rather than scenic detours.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Staten Island Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.
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 15 decision points packed into just 30.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 30.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.8 miles on Brooklyn-Queens 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 Woodrow, 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: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton 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 Woodrow, 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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