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

The driving distance from Lindenhurst, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is about 34.2 miles (55 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
34.19 mi
00h 57m
Flight
24 mi
38.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24 mi
Kilometers
38.62 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.19 mi
Kilometers
55.02 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond Hill
Wed, Apr 22, 6:59 PM EDT
Return by in Lindenhurst
Wed, Apr 22, 7:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lindenhurst
2026-04-22T18:02
Arrive Richmond Hill
Wed, Apr 22, 6:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lindenhurst
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
Baldwin
NY

Census designated place in New York, United States

From Lindenhurst
13.2 mi
00h 28m
To Richmond Hill
21.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Lindenhurst Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Wednesday
Using Copiague as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Wellwood Avenue

    4 m · 6 sec · South Wellwood Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Hoffman Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Hoffman Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Oak Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Oak Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Sunrise Highway

    2667 ft · 53 sec · Old Sunrise Highway

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Sunrise Highway

    16.7 mi · 22 min · Sunrise Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2314 ft · 39 sec · Belt Parkway

  9. 9

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

    2747 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    2266 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamaica Avenue, Hillside Avenue

    787 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Jamaica Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lindenhurst 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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
16.7 mi · 49%
Belt Parkway
2.25 mi · 7%
Oak Street
1.96 mi · 6%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.86 mi · 5%
I 678 North
1.15 mi · 3%
Jamaica Avenue
0.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight right onto Sunrise Highway

16.7 mi · 00h 22m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baldwin
00h 28m from Lindenhurst
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lindenhurst 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 Lindenhurst to Richmond Hill?

The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Baldwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Lindenhurst and 21.1 miles from Richmond Hill.

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

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lindenhurst and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Richmond Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Baldwin

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 Baldwin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 11.9 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Baldwin
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

32 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

40 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

44 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lindenhurst and Richmond Hill. Straight-line distance: 24 mi (38.62 km).

Lindenhurst

#1 Lindenhurst

Village in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population26,727
Coordinates40.6867700, -73.3734500
Altitude9
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: South Wellwood Avenue (-73.373486, 40.68679)
End: Jamaica Avenue (-73.831286, 40.699914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.57 L · about $4.85
Round trip
$9.70
2.42 gal · 9.14 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.85 $9.70
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.42 $10.84
Premium $4.86 $5.88 $11.76
Diesel $4.69 $5.68 $11.36

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Lindenhurst and Richmond Hill. The current time is 18:02:34.

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.