Origin
Mount Sinai, NY
Morning in Mount Sinai on Sunday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Sinai, 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
1h 16m
Distance
51.6 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Sinai, NY
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Elmhurst, NY
Mel Audelo
Trip Overview
Traveling from Mount Sinai to Elmhurst covers approximately 51.6 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 16 minutes. This route is designed as a straightforward, single-day trip that requires no overnight stops to complete comfortably. With an estimated fuel cost of only $8, it is a highly economical journey within the Northeast region. You will primarily utilize the Long Island Expressway, Nesconset Highway, and Smithtown Bypass to make your way across the island. Because this is a relatively short drive, it functions perfectly for a quick commute or a day trip between these two New York locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 35.1 mi | 47m |
| Nesconset Highway | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| Smithtown Bypass | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Wheeler Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Shore Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| LIE North Service Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Queens Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Crystal Brook Hollow Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 35.1 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Sinai, NY and Elmhurst, NY.
1
Start on Shore Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Shore Road
2
Turn right onto North Country Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Country Road
3
Turn left onto Crystal Brook Hollow Road
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Crystal Brook Hollow Road
4
Turn right onto NY 347
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Nesconset Highway
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on NY 347
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Smithtown Bypass
6
Take the exit
380 ft
·
16 sec
Toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto NY 111
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Hauppauge Boulevard
8
At end of road, turn right onto NY 111; CR 76
421 ft
·
8 sec
·
Townline Road
9
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 111
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Wheeler Road
10
Turn right onto LIE North Service Road
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
LIE North Service Road
Use the right lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
12
Merge onto I 495
35 mi
·
47 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 19
Toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways, 69th Street, Grand Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
Toward NY 25: Queens Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Queens Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
137 ft
·
8 sec
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Grand Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from Mount Sinai, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 51.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NY 347 / Nesconset Highway
Turn right onto NY 347 / Nesconset Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
12.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
8
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways, 69th Street, Grand Avenue
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 19
Toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways, 6...
7
50.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 25: Queens Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NY 25: Queens Boulevard
6
51.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
Grand Avenue
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.49 one way
$16.99 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.18 | $18.37 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.39 | $22.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Elmhurst on Sunday
Local time
6:03 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
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
1h 16m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 68% of the journey spent on major thoroughfares. You should prepare for a consistent interstate experience, highlighted by a significant 35.1-mile stretch along the Long Island Expressway. While the Nesconset Highway and Smithtown Bypass help you navigate the initial portions of the trip, the majority of your time behind the wheel will be spent at highway speeds. Expect a practical, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes efficiency over scenic detours. It is a functional route that transitions you steadily from the suburban landscape of Mount Sinai toward the more urban environment of Elmhurst.
68% 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: 35.1 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Nesconset Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near NY 347 / Nesconset Highway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.6 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 1.3 miles (NY 347 / Nesconset Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.4 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 Mount Sinai, NY and Elmhurst, NY, road signs point toward Islip and Smithtown.
Islip
12.4 mi in
|
~20m
Smithtown
12.4 mi in
|
~20m
About the Cities
Starting in Mount Sinai, NY
Full guide →Mt. Sinai is a small town on the east coast of Long Island in New York, bordering the north shore of the Long Island Sound.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 51.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.1 miles on Long Island 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 1.3 miles (NY 347 / Nesconset Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Stonewall National Monument, 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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