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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Quick Snapshot
Road
52 mi
01h 14m
Flight
43.96 mi
70.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.96 mi
Kilometers
70.75 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52 mi
Kilometers
83.68 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 11:51 PM EDT
Return by in East Patchogue
Sun, Apr 19, 1:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Patchogue
2026-04-18T22:36
Arrive Richmond Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 11:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Patchogue
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
Amityville
NY

Village in New York

From East Patchogue
24.2 mi
00h 37m
To Richmond Hill
27.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2991 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Medford Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Medford Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sunrise Service Road North

    160 m · 13 sec · Sunrise Service Road North

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West: New York

    784 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    40.4 mi · 54 min · Sunrise Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2314 ft · 39 sec · Belt Parkway

  10. 10

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

    2747 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

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

    2266 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamaica Avenue, Hillside Avenue

    787 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Jamaica Avenue

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
40.4 mi · 78%
Belt Parkway
2.25 mi · 4%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.86 mi · 4%
I 678 North
1.15 mi · 2%
Medford Avenue
1 mi · 2%
Jamaica Avenue
0.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
44 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amityville
00h 37m from East Patchogue
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Amityville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 4.8 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Amityville.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

40 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

42 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

50 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

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).

East Patchogue

#1 East Patchogue

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population22,469
Coordinates40.7670400, -72.9962200
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: (-72.996179, 40.767047)
End: Jamaica Avenue (-73.831286, 40.699914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.95 L · about $7.38
Round trip
$14.75
3.68 gal · 13.9 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Patchogue and Richmond Hill. The current time is 22:36:18.

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.