Origin
Fort Hamilton, NY
Late night in Fort Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Hamilton, NY to Elmhurst, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
14.3 mi
23 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Hamilton, NY
Brendon Spring
Elmhurst, NY
Mel Audelo
Trip Overview
Fort Hamilton, NY to Elmhurst, NY is 14.3 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Gowanus Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, primarily highway-focused drive within New York. You'll be navigating busy urban expressways for most of this trip, making it a practical option for getting between these two points quickly. Consider this route for its directness, especially if you're looking for an efficient way to travel across parts of Brooklyn and Queens without significant detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 8.3 mi | 13m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| 3rd Avenue | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Queens Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Belt Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 65th Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Laurel Hill Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 93rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
— 8.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Hamilton, NY and Elmhurst, NY.
1
Start on 93rd Street
61 ft
·
5 sec
·
93rd Street
2
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
3rd Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Hugh L. Carey Tunnel
4
Merge onto BP
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Belt Parkway
5
Merge onto I 278
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Exit 26
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, RFK Bridge, Hamilton Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 39
Toward NY 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Laurel Hill Boulevard
142 ft
·
6 sec
·
Laurel Hill Boulevard
10
Turn left onto 65th Place
444 ft
·
16 sec
·
65th Place
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Queens Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn slight left
423 ft
·
15 sec
13
Turn straight onto NY 25
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Queens Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn slight right
216 ft
·
8 sec
15
Turn straight onto Queens Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Queens Boulevard
16
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
42 ft
·
1 sec
·
Grand Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Grand Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 13.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, RFK Bridge, Hamilton Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway,...
6
10.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
12.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward NY 25
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 39
Toward NY 25
6
13.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
65th Place
Turn left onto 65th Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
13.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Queens Boulevard
Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.71 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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 heavily dominated by highway driving, with 78% of the journey on expressways. You'll experience a highway-focused drive for the majority of the 14.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.3 miles along the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Expect a consistent, fast-paced experience for most of this drive, characterized by on-ramps, off-ramps, and multi-lane traffic typical of urban freeway systems in the Northeast.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Gowanus Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in near I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 11 decision points packed into just 14.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.8 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 14.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 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 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: at 4.6 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.8 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 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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