How far is East Massapequa, NY from Richmond Hill, NY?

The driving distance from East Massapequa, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
30.88 mi
00h 54m
Flight
20.76 mi
33.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.76 mi
Kilometers
33.41 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.88 mi
Kilometers
49.7 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 7:53 AM EDT
Return by in East Massapequa
Sun, Apr 19, 8:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Massapequa
2026-04-19T06:59
Arrive Richmond Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 7:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Massapequa
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Rockville Centre
NY

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States

From East Massapequa
11.8 mi
00h 27m
To Richmond Hill
19.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Massapequa and Richmond Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Pinewood Lane

    52 m · 10 sec · Pinewood Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Belair Drive

    147 m · 24 sec · Belair Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chester Avenue

    91 m · 16 sec · Chester Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Grover Avenue East

    1017 ft · 49 sec · Grover Avenue East

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Morris Lane

    76 m · 15 sec · Morris Lane

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Unqua Road

    2342 ft · 1 min · Unqua Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sunrise Highway

    16.4 mi · 21 min · Sunrise Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2314 ft · 39 sec · Belt Parkway

  11. 11

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

    2747 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    2266 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamaica Avenue, Hillside Avenue

    787 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Jamaica Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Massapequa 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
16.4 mi · 53%
Belt Parkway
2.25 mi · 7%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.86 mi · 6%
I 678 North
1.15 mi · 4%
Jamaica Avenue
0.98 mi · 3%
Unqua Road
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Turn left onto Sunrise Highway

16.4 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockville Centre
00h 27m from East Massapequa
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving East Massapequa and Rain Showers Likely near Richmond Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Massapequa to Richmond Hill?

The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rockville Centre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from East Massapequa and 19.1 miles from Richmond Hill.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Massapequa and Rain Showers Likely near Richmond Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Rockville Centre

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 Rockville Centre and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 11.7 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Rockville Centre
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 10.4 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockville Centre.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

38 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

44 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Massapequa and Richmond Hill. Straight-line distance: 20.76 mi (33.41 km).

East Massapequa

#1 East Massapequa

Census designated place

Population19,069
Coordinates40.6734300, -73.4365100
Altitude4
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: Pinewood Lane (-73.435873, 40.673218)
End: Jamaica Avenue (-73.831286, 40.699914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.13 L · about $4.37
Round trip
$8.74
2.18 gal · 8.26 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.37 $8.74
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.88 $9.77
Premium $4.86 $5.30 $10.60
Diesel $4.69 $5.12 $10.23

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Massapequa and Richmond Hill. The current time is 06:59:02.

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.