How far is Nanuet, NY from Richmond Hill, NY?
The driving distance from Nanuet, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New York County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nanuet and Richmond Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nanuet and Richmond Hill.
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Start on South Middletown Road
16 m · 2 sec · South Middletown Road
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Turn right onto Church Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on Smith Street
827 ft · 29 sec · Smith Street
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Turn right
1706 ft · 29 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward New York, Palisades Interstate Parkway South
1815 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
18.3 mi · 25 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Merge slight left
2776 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
563 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
776 ft · 22 sec · Van Wyck Expressway West
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Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Jamaica Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jamaica Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nanuet and Richmond Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
18.3 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Nanuet and Scattered 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 Nanuet to Richmond Hill?
The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.2 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?
Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Nanuet and 18.3 miles from Richmond Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nanuet and Scattered Rain Showers near Richmond Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Inwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nanuet and Richmond Hill. Straight-line distance: 28.5 mi (45.87 km).
#1 Nanuet
City in Clarkstown, New York, United States of America
| Population | 17,882 |
| Coordinates | 41.0887100, -74.0134700 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond Hill
A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.
| Population | 98,984 |
| Coordinates | 40.6998300, -73.8312500 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jamaica Avenue (-73.831286, 40.699914)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.83 | $11.65 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.32 | $12.64 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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