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

The driving distance from Mastic Beach, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is about 61 miles (98.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
60.99 mi
01h 24m
Flight
51.47 mi
82.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.47 mi
Kilometers
82.84 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.99 mi
Kilometers
98.15 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 11:59 PM EDT
Return by in Mastic Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 1:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mastic Beach
2026-04-18T22:35
Arrive Richmond Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 11:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mastic 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
North Babylon
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Mastic Beach
29.1 mi
00h 42m
To Richmond Hill
31.9 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 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 Mastic Beach and Richmond Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clearview Drive

    3 m · 1 sec · Clearview Drive

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto West Drive

    25 m · 4 sec · West Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mastic Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mastic Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Mastic Beach Road

    1285 ft · 38 sec · Mastic Beach Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Francis Landau Place

    1894 ft · 54 sec · Francis Landau Place

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Floyd Road

    573 ft · 22 sec · Floyd Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Roberts Road

    2100 ft · 1 min · Roberts Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto William Floyd Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · William Floyd Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward NY 27 West: New York

    1069 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    48.1 mi · 1 hr 5 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 Mastic Beach 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
48.1 mi · 79%
Belt Parkway
2.25 mi · 4%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.86 mi · 3%
William Floyd Parkway
1.56 mi · 3%
I 678 North
1.15 mi · 2%
Jamaica Avenue
0.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

48.1 mi · 01h 05m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
51.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Babylon
00h 42m from Mastic Beach
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Mastic Beach 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 Mastic Beach to Richmond Hill?

The road trip is about 61 miles (98.1 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

North Babylon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Mastic Beach and 31.9 miles from Richmond Hill.

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

The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.62 one way or $17.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mastic Beach and Partly Sunny near Richmond Hill.

Stop Ideas Near North Babylon

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 North Babylon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 1.3 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 1 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 North Babylon.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

41 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

45 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Bridgeport

52 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

55 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mastic Beach and Richmond Hill. Straight-line distance: 51.47 mi (82.84 km).

Mastic Beach

#1 Mastic Beach

City in Suffolk County, New York, United States of America

Population14,841
Coordinates40.7667700, -72.8520500
Altitude2
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: Clearview Drive (-72.85202, 40.766787)
End: Jamaica Avenue (-73.831286, 40.699914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.15 L · about $8.62
Round trip
$17.24
4.3 gal · 16.3 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.62 $17.24
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.63 $19.27
Premium $4.86 $10.45 $20.90
Diesel $4.69 $10.09 $20.18

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 Mastic Beach and Richmond Hill. The current time is 22:35:05.

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.