How far is Long Beach, NY from Richmond Hill, NY?

The driving distance from Long Beach, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
15.43 mi
00h 48m
Flight
11.91 mi
19.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.91 mi
Kilometers
19.17 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.43 mi
Kilometers
24.83 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 1:53 AM EDT
Return by in Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 2:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-04-19T01:04
Arrive Richmond Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 1:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Beach
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
Valley Stream
NY

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

From Long Beach
8.6 mi
00h 24m
To Richmond Hill
6.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Long Beach Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Sunday
Using Harbor Isle as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Richmond Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    115 m · 28 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    106 m · 6 sec · East Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Monroe Boulevard

    51 m · 18 sec · Monroe Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    773 ft · 25 sec · East Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Long Beach Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Long Beach Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Long Beach Boulevard

    159 m · 13 sec · Long Beach Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Long Beach Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Long Beach Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto North Centre Avenue

    61 m · 6 sec · North Centre Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sunrise Highway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Sunrise Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2314 ft · 39 sec · Belt Parkway

  14. 14

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

    2747 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

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

    2266 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamaica Avenue, Hillside Avenue

    787 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Jamaica Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
129.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
5.14 mi · 33%
Long Beach Road
3.68 mi · 24%
Belt Parkway
2.25 mi · 15%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.86 mi · 12%
I 678 North
1.15 mi · 7%
Jamaica Avenue
0.98 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Turn left onto Sunrise Highway

5.14 mi · 00h 07m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Stream
00h 24m from Long Beach
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Long Beach and Rain Showers Likely near Richmond Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Richmond Hill?

The road trip is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Long Beach and 6.8 miles from Richmond Hill.

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

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.16 one way or $4.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Long Beach and Rain Showers Likely near Richmond Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Valley Stream

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 Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
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
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 11.9 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Valley Stream
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 7.5 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 7.5 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 Valley Stream.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

28 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

34 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Richmond Hill. Straight-line distance: 11.91 mi (19.17 km).

Long Beach

#1 Long Beach

City in Nassau County, New York, United States

Population33,303
Coordinates40.5884400, -73.6579100
Altitude0
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: (-73.657939, 40.588458)
End: Jamaica Avenue (-73.831286, 40.699914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.06 L · about $2.16
Round trip
$4.33
1.08 gal · 4.12 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.16 $4.33
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.42 $4.84
Premium $4.86 $2.62 $5.25
Diesel $4.69 $2.53 $5.07

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 Long Beach and Richmond Hill. The current time is 01:04:12.

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.