How far is Baldwin, NY from Richmond Hill, NY?

The driving distance from Baldwin, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.63 mi
00h 38m
Flight
12.01 mi
19.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.01 mi
Kilometers
19.33 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.63 mi
Kilometers
21.93 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond Hill
Wed, Apr 22, 9:56 PM EDT
Return by in Baldwin
Wed, Apr 22, 10:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baldwin
2026-04-22T21:18
Arrive Richmond Hill
Wed, Apr 22, 9:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Baldwin
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Valley Stream
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Baldwin
6.8 mi
00h 19m
To Richmond Hill
6.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Baldwin Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Wednesday
Using Bay Park as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Baldwin and Richmond Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baldwin and Richmond Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    110 m · 32 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sunrise Highway

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Sunrise Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2314 ft · 39 sec · Belt Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge

    2747 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway

    2266 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamaica Avenue, Hillside Avenue

    787 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Jamaica Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baldwin and Richmond Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
7.2 mi · 53%
Belt Parkway
2.25 mi · 17%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.86 mi · 14%
I 678 North
1.15 mi · 8%
Jamaica Avenue
0.98 mi · 7%
Belt Parkway West
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Turn left onto Sunrise Highway

7.2 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
12 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Valley Stream
00h 19m from Baldwin
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Baldwin and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Richmond Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baldwin to Richmond Hill?

The road trip is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Baldwin and 6.8 miles from Richmond Hill.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Baldwin and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Richmond Hill.

Stop Ideas Near South Valley Stream

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 14.4 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Alicka Ampry- Samuel New York City Council Member

Brooklyn , NY
398 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Valley Stream.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

New Rochelle station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

35 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baldwin and Richmond Hill. Straight-line distance: 12.01 mi (19.33 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Baldwin

Census designated place in New York, United States

Population24,033
Coordinates40.6564900, -73.6093000
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Richmond Hill

#2 Richmond Hill

A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.

Population98,984
Coordinates40.6998300, -73.8312500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.609346, 40.656513)
End: Jamaica Avenue (-73.831286, 40.699914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.82 L · about $1.92
Round trip
$3.85
0.96 gal · 3.64 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.92 $3.85
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.15 $4.30
Premium $4.86 $2.33 $4.67
Diesel $4.69 $2.25 $4.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Baldwin and Richmond Hill. The current time is 21:18:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.