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

The driving distance from Greenburgh, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
32.04 mi
00h 53m
Flight
23.02 mi
37.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.02 mi
Kilometers
37.05 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.04 mi
Kilometers
51.57 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond Hill
Sun, May 24, 8:52 PM EDT
Return by in Greenburgh
Sun, May 24, 9:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenburgh
2026-05-24T19:58
Arrive Richmond Hill
Sun, May 24, 8:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
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 Greenburgh
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
Pelham
NY

Town in Westchester County, New York and Bronx County, New York, United States

From Greenburgh
15.8 mi
00h 26m
To Richmond Hill
16.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph E
Destination
Richmond Hill Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Today
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Saw Mill River Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 119 East: Elmsford

    995 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    99 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1344 ft · 24 sec · North Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Frontage Street

    47 m · 3 sec · Frontage Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 287 East

    884 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway

    22 m · 1 sec · Cross Westchester Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Sprain Parkway South, New York City

    1943 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Bronx River Parkway

    2330 ft · 44 sec · Bronx River Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon

    2217 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bridge

    3095 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    776 ft · 22 sec · Van Wyck Expressway West

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Jamaica Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenburgh 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sprain Brook Parkway
9.09 mi · 28%
Hutchinson River Parkway
6.62 mi · 21%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 13%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 7%
Saw Mill River Parkway
1.8 mi · 6%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Sprain Brook Parkway

Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway

9.09 mi · 00h 12m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
23 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pelham
00h 26m from Greenburgh
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Greenburgh and Rain Likely near Richmond Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Pelham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Greenburgh and 16.3 miles from Richmond Hill.

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

The direct path is about 23 miles (37 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 $4.53 one way or $9.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Greenburgh and Rain Likely near Richmond Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Pelham

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 Pelham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.1 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
Yonkers City Hall
Meeting point 4.8 mi away

Yonkers City Hall

Yonkers , NY
40 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701
Rating 4.0/5 25 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.5 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
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

2 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

27 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenburgh and Richmond Hill. Straight-line distance: 23.02 mi (37.05 km).

Greenburgh

#1 Greenburgh

Town

Population90,543
Coordinates41.0328700, -73.8429100
Altitude52
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: SMP (-73.843236, 41.033066)
End: Jamaica Avenue (-73.831286, 40.699914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.28 L · about $4.53
Round trip
$9.06
2.26 gal · 8.56 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.53 $9.06
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.06 $10.13
Premium $4.86 $5.49 $10.99
Diesel $4.69 $5.30 $10.61

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenburgh and Richmond Hill. The current time is 19:58:42.

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.