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Cities Near Elmhurst

Cities near Elmhurst, New York: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including East Harlem, Brownsville, Bayside. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Elmhurst, New York is East Harlem, about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 18 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
East Harlem5 mi / 8 km18 minDrive/railDay trip
Brownsville6 mi / 9 km19 minDrive/railDay trip
Bayside6 mi / 9 km19 minDrive/railDay trip
Jersey City10 mi / 17 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Wakefield11 mi / 18 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Hempstead14 mi / 22 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Passaic16 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Elizabeth18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Staten Island18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Greenburgh21 mi / 33 km40 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Elmhurst

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: East Harlem, Brownsville, Bayside, Jersey City, Wakefield. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Elmhurst include East Harlem, Brownsville, Bayside, Jersey City, Wakefield. The closest is East Harlem, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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