Origin
Salisbury, NY
Afternoon in Salisbury on Tuesday
Local time
12:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salisbury, 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
33m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salisbury, NY
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Elmhurst, NY
Mel Audelo
Trip Overview
This 20.3-mile trip between Salisbury and Elmhurst is a straightforward, short-haul drive that you can easily complete in about 33 minutes. Because of the quick duration, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations, making this an ideal one-day excursion. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel will cover your transit costs across this Northeast corridor. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, keeping the journey focused and efficient. Since both the origin and destination are located within New York, you will stay within the same regional environment throughout your travels. It is a practical choice for those who prefer a direct connection over a scenic, winding detour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 10.5 mi | 14m |
| Northern State Parkway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Old Country Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Queens Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Meadowbrook State Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Service Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Shelter Rock Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 10.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury, NY and Elmhurst, NY.
1
Start on Adolfo Place
296 ft
·
18 sec
·
Adolfo Place
2
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto Old Country Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Country Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward M North: Mineola
5
Merge onto M
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Meadowbrook State Parkway
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
Toward N West: New York
7
Merge onto N
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 27
Toward Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, Searingtown
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto Shelter Rock Road
371 ft
·
18 sec
·
Shelter Rock Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto North Service Road
404 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Service Road
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 495 West
12
Merge onto I 495
11 mi
·
14 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 8.1 and 19.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
8.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, Searingtown
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 27
Toward Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, Searingtow...
7
8.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Shelter Rock Road
Turn right onto Shelter Rock Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
8.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
North Service Road
Turn left onto North Service Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
19.2 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
19.5 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.34 one way
$6.68 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.61 | $7.23 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.93 | $7.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Afternoon in Elmhurst on Tuesday
Local time
12:58 PM
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
3 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
33m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 73% of your journey takes place on high-speed roads. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating the Long Island Expressway, which provides the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 10.5 miles. The drive also incorporates segments of the Northern State Parkway and Old Country Road to bridge the gaps between your start and end points. While the road personality is largely defined by interstate travel, the transition between these specific arteries keeps the pace moving quickly. You can anticipate a consistent, fast-moving environment that prioritizes speed and directness over technical, local maneuvering.
73% 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: 10.5 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Northern State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.1 miles in.
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 15 decision points packed into just 20.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles (Shelter Rock Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (North Service Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Salisbury, NY and Elmhurst, NY, road signs point toward M North: Mineola, N West: New York, Manhasset, Searingtown and Rockaways.
M North: Mineola
3.1 mi in
|
~7m
N West: New York
3.7 mi in
|
~8m
Manhasset
8.1 mi in
|
~14m
Searingtown
8.1 mi in
|
~14m
Rockaways
19.2 mi in
|
~30m
About the Cities
Starting in Salisbury, NY
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Salisbury Cathedral — church of England cathedral in Salisbury, England, UK
- • Old Sarum Cathedral — Grade I listed former cathedral in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK
- • The Guildhall — guildhall in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK
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 33m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 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 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles (Shelter Rock Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (North Service Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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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