How far is East Patchogue, NY from Richmond Hill, NY?
The driving distance from East Patchogue, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is about 52 miles (83.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Patchogue and Richmond Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Patchogue and Richmond Hill.
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Start on the route
9 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2991 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Medford Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Medford Avenue
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Turn left onto Sunrise Service Road North
160 m · 13 sec · Sunrise Service Road North
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West: New York
784 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
40.4 mi · 54 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
712 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
2314 ft · 39 sec · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge
2747 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway
2266 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
1062 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Van Wyck Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamaica Avenue, Hillside Avenue
787 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Jamaica Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jamaica Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Patchogue and Richmond Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sunrise Highway
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
40.4 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving East Patchogue and Partly Sunny near Richmond Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Patchogue to Richmond Hill?
The road trip is about 52 miles (83.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Amityville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from East Patchogue and 27.7 miles from Richmond Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around East Patchogue and Partly Sunny near Richmond Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Amityville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Amityville.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Patchogue and Richmond Hill. Straight-line distance: 43.96 mi (70.75 km).
#1 East Patchogue
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 22,469 |
| Coordinates | 40.7670400, -72.9962200 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond Hill
A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.
| Population | 98,984 |
| Coordinates | 40.6998300, -73.8312500 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jamaica Avenue (-73.831286, 40.699914)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $7.38 | $14.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $8.25 | $16.49 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.94 | $17.89 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $8.64 | $17.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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