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

The driving distance from Massapequa, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.5 mi
00h 47m
Flight
18.75 mi
30.17 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Massapequa.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.75 mi
Kilometers
30.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.5 mi
Kilometers
45.86 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond Hill
Wed, May 13, 12:01 AM EDT
Return by in Massapequa
Wed, May 13, 12:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Massapequa
2026-05-12T23:13
Arrive Richmond Hill
Wed, May 13, 12:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Massapequa
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
Lynbrook
NY

Village in New York

From Massapequa
10.6 mi
00h 23m
To Richmond Hill
17.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Massapequa Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Overnight
Using Old Bethpage as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
Richmond Hill Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Tuesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hicksville Road

    1744 ft · 32 sec · Hicksville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sunrise Highway

    14.5 mi · 19 min · Sunrise Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2314 ft · 39 sec · Belt Parkway

  6. 6

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

    2747 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

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

    2266 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamaica Avenue, Hillside Avenue

    787 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Jamaica Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Massapequa 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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
14.5 mi · 51%
Belt Parkway
2.25 mi · 8%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.86 mi · 7%
I 678 North
1.15 mi · 4%
Jamaica Avenue
0.98 mi · 3%
Hicksville Road
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Turn right onto Sunrise Highway

14.5 mi · 00h 19m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lynbrook
00h 23m from Massapequa
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Massapequa and Sunny near Richmond Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Lynbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Massapequa and 17.9 miles from Richmond Hill.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Massapequa and Sunny near Richmond Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Lynbrook

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 Lynbrook and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.4 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 11.5 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Lynbrook
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 9.4 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 9.4 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 Lynbrook.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

30 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

37 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

42 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Massapequa and Richmond Hill. Straight-line distance: 18.75 mi (30.17 km).

Massapequa

#1 Massapequa

Census-designated place in New York, United States

Population21,685
Coordinates40.6806600, -73.4742900
Altitude8
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: Hicksville Road (-73.474353, 40.680652)
End: Jamaica Avenue (-73.831286, 40.699914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.81 L · about $4.05
Round trip
$8.10
2.02 gal · 7.62 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.05 $8.10
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.53 $9.05
Premium $4.86 $4.91 $9.82
Diesel $4.69 $4.74 $9.48

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Massapequa and Richmond Hill. The current time is 23:13:39.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.