Origin
Flatlands, NY
Late night in Flatlands on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flatlands, NY to Elmhurst, 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
9.9 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
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.
Flatlands, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Elmhurst, NY
Mel Audelo
Trip Overview
Flatlands, NY to Elmhurst, NY is 9.9 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Kings Highway and Grand Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a local drive entirely within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a turn-heavy experience as you navigate city streets. With a short duration and minimal distance, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion, offering a straightforward way to get from one neighborhood to another without the need for overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Highway | 3 mi | 5m |
| Grand Avenue | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Fresh Pond Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Cooper Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Rockaway Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cooper Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Eastern Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Howard Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kings Highway
— 3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flatlands, NY and Elmhurst, NY.
1
Start on this road
100 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Harden Street
155 ft
·
12 sec
·
Harden Street
3
Turn right onto Avenue M
206 ft
·
9 sec
·
Avenue M
4
Turn right onto Flatbush Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Flatbush Avenue
5
Turn right onto Kings Highway
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Tapscott Street
7
Continue on Howard Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Howard Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Eastern Parkway
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto Rockaway Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockaway Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on Cooper Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cooper Street
11
Continue on Cooper Avenue
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Cooper Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Continue on Cooper Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cooper Avenue
13
Turn slight left onto 62nd Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
62nd Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
335 ft
·
11 sec
·
Myrtle Avenue
15
Turn right onto Fresh Pond Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Fresh Pond Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
At end of road, turn right onto Flushing Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Flushing Avenue
17
Turn straight onto Grand Avenue
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Grand Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Harden Street
Turn right onto Harden Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Avenue M
Turn right onto Avenue M
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Kings Highway
Turn right onto Kings Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Eastern Parkway
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Rockaway Avenue
Turn left onto Rockaway Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.63 one way
$3.26 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
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 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
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
Elmhurst, NY
Late night in Elmhurst on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
1 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
23m 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 characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only a 5% highway share. You'll be doing a lot of navigating through city streets, so keep your attention focused. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 3 miles on Kings Highway, meaning you'll be making frequent turns and adjustments. The drive progresses through a distinctly urban landscape, with the road personality shifting as you move between different avenues and local thoroughfares, demanding constant engagement from the driver.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 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?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Harden Street.
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 9.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 (Harden Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Avenue M): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Kings Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 9.9 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 Elmhurst, 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 (Harden Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Avenue M): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Kings Highway): 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 Elmhurst, 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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