How far is Harrison, NY from Richmond Hill, NY?
The driving distance from Harrison, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrison and Richmond Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrison and Richmond Hill.
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Start on Halstead Avenue
15 m · 8 sec · Halstead Avenue
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Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Harrison Avenue
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Continue on Keeler Avenue
1327 ft · 31 sec · Keeler Avenue
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Turn straight onto East Boston Post Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · East Boston Post Road
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Continue on East Main Street
3144 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Huguenot Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Huguenot Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Boston Post Road
1 mi · 2 min · Boston Post Road
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Take the ramp right toward HRP South
645 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
563 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
776 ft · 22 sec · Van Wyck Expressway West
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Turn right 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 Harrison and Richmond Hill.
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.
Hutchinson River Parkway
Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
4.69 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrison 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 Harrison to Richmond Hill?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Harrison and 12.5 miles from Richmond Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.41 one way or $6.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Harrison and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Richmond Hill.
Stop Ideas Near The Bronx
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Bronx.
Yonkers station
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Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrison and Richmond Hill. Straight-line distance: 19.6 mi (31.55 km).
#1 Harrison
Community (coterminous town-village) in Westchester County, New York
| Population | 28,959 |
| Coordinates | 40.9689900, -73.7126300 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.99 | $7.98 |
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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