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

The driving distance from Holtsville, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
45.9 mi
01h 05m
Flight
41.91 mi
67.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.91 mi
Kilometers
67.45 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.9 mi
Kilometers
73.87 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 11:41 PM EDT
Return by in Holtsville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holtsville
2026-04-18T22:36
Arrive Richmond Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 11:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holtsville
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
Plainview
NY

City in Texas

From Holtsville
22.8 mi
00h 32m
To Richmond Hill
23.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

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 Holtsville and Richmond Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Union Avenue

    23 m · 9 sec · Union Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Waverly Avenue

    2425 ft · 1 min · Waverly Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Express Drive North

    1.2 km · 1 min · Express Drive North

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I-495 west: New York

    892 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    32.2 mi · 43 min · Long Island Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on North Service Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Service Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road

    113 m · 14 sec · Shelter Rock Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward N West: New York

    1289 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Grand Central Parkway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Central Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 168th Street, Parsons Boulevard

    651 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Grand Central Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1451 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    2536 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    776 ft · 22 sec · Van Wyck Expressway West

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Jamaica Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holtsville 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
32.2 mi · 70%
Grand Central Parkway
6.54 mi · 14%
Northern State Parkway
2.34 mi · 5%
Jamaica Avenue
0.78 mi · 2%
Express Drive North
0.77 mi · 2%
North Service Road
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

32.2 mi · 00h 43m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainview
00h 32m from Holtsville
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Holtsville 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 Holtsville to Richmond Hill?

The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Holtsville and 23.1 miles from Richmond Hill.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Holtsville and Partly Sunny near Richmond Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Plainview

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 Plainview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.9 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 8.2 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 Plainview.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

41 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holtsville and Richmond Hill. Straight-line distance: 41.91 mi (67.45 km).

Holtsville

#1 Holtsville

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population19,714
Coordinates40.8153800, -73.0451100
Altitude32
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: Union Avenue (-73.04512, 40.815452)
End: Jamaica Avenue (-73.831286, 40.699914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.13 L · about $6.49
Round trip
$12.99
3.24 gal · 12.26 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.49 $12.99
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.26 $14.52
Premium $4.86 $7.87 $15.75
Diesel $4.69 $7.60 $15.21

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 Holtsville and Richmond Hill. The current time is 22:36:47.

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.