Origin
White Plains, NY
Late night in White Plains on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from White Plains, 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
42m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
White Plains, NY
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Elmhurst, NY
Mel Audelo
Trip Overview
White Plains to Elmhurst is 25 miles and takes about 42 minutes via Hutchinson River Parkway and Whitestone Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, highway-focused drive primarily within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brevity, it's an ideal trip for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. You'll be navigating well-traveled parkways and expressways, so expect typical suburban and urban traffic patterns as you approach your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Old Mamaroneck Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Heathcote Bypass | 1 mi | 1m |
| Long Island Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Hutchinson River Parkway
— 10.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Plains, NY and Elmhurst, NY.
1
Start on NY 119
72 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto NY 22
467 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Broadway
Use the left lane.
3
Turn slight left onto NY 119
121 ft
·
4 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Continue on NY 22
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Broadway
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto South Broadway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Broadway
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Maple Avenue
7
Turn left onto NY 125
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Mamaroneck Avenue
8
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 125
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Mamaroneck Road
9
Continue on NY 125
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Secor Road
10
Keep slight right at fork
441 ft
·
9 sec
Toward New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Larchmont
11
Turn straight onto Heathcote Bypass
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Heathcote Bypass
12
Turn straight onto NY 125
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Weaver Street
13
Turn right onto Stratton Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Stratton Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Pinebrook Boulevard
523 ft
·
16 sec
·
Pinebrook Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Hutchinson Parkway South
16
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
19
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
20
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Use the slight left lane.
22
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 12B
Toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto I 495
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Island Expressway
24
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.
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
Toward NY 25: Queens Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
26
Turn right onto Queens Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Queens Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
27
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
137 ft
·
8 sec
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
28
Arrive at destination
Grand Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 23.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Larchmont
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Larchmont
7
8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Hutchinson River Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway toward Whitestone Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Whitestone Bridge
7
21 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
8
22.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel
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 12B
Toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midt...
8
23.9 mi into trip
|
~39m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.12 one way
$8.23 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.85 | $9.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$7
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 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
1 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
42m 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 largely highway-focused, with 67% of the drive on expressways and parkways. You'll encounter a 10.9-mile stretch on the Hutchinson River Parkway before transitioning to the Whitestone Expressway. Expect a smooth, relatively fast-paced journey for the majority of the drive, characteristic of these types of roads. While not overly technical, the parkway sections might offer a slightly more scenic feel than a standard interstate, though the overall character remains that of efficient travel between points.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on Hutchinson River Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hutchinson River Parkway and Whitestone Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 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 20 decision points packed into just 25 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 White Plains, NY and Elmhurst, NY, road signs point toward New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Larchmont and Hutchinson Parkway South.
New Rochelle
3.1 mi in
|
~6m
Mamaroneck
3.1 mi in
|
~6m
Larchmont
3.1 mi in
|
~6m
Hutchinson Parkway South
5.1 mi in
|
~10m
About the Cities
Starting in White Plains, NY
Full guide →Founded 1683
White Plains is a city of 60,000 people (2020) in Westchester County, New York. White Plains has several locations listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It also does well-run Saint Patrick's Day parade and New Year's celebrations. The library is top notch. Liberty Park is also worth a visit.
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 42m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on Hutchinson River Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Whitestone Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, Stonewall National Monument and African Burial Ground National Monument (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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