How far is North Bay Shore, NY from Richmond Hill, NY?

The driving distance from North Bay Shore, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
39.02 mi
00h 58m
Flight
29.88 mi
48.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.88 mi
Kilometers
48.09 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.02 mi
Kilometers
62.8 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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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 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 1:07 AM EDT
Return by in North Bay Shore
Sun, Apr 19, 2:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bay Shore
2026-04-19T00:09
Arrive Richmond Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 1:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Bay Shore
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
Merrick
NY

Hamlet and census-designated place in New York

From North Bay Shore
16.7 mi
00h 29m
To Richmond Hill
22.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
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 North Bay Shore and Richmond Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bay Shore and Richmond Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Avenue

    760 ft · 24 sec · 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto NY 27 West

    747 ft · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    80 m · 5 sec · Sunrise Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West: New York

    643 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    26.5 mi · 35 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 North Bay Shore 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
26.6 mi · 68%
Belt Parkway
2.25 mi · 6%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.86 mi · 5%
I 678 North
1.15 mi · 3%
Jamaica Avenue
0.98 mi · 3%
NY 27 West
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

26.5 mi · 00h 35m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
29.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merrick
00h 29m from North Bay Shore
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving North Bay Shore 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 North Bay Shore to Richmond Hill?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Merrick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from North Bay Shore and 22.4 miles from Richmond Hill.

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

The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.53 one way or $11.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around North Bay Shore and Rain Showers Likely near Richmond Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Merrick

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 Merrick and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 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
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 13.5 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Merrick
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 14.8 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 14.8 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 Merrick.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

42 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

43 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bay Shore and Richmond Hill. Straight-line distance: 29.88 mi (48.09 km).

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#1 North Bay Shore

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population18,944
Coordinates40.7362100, -73.2626200
Altitude11
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: 5th Avenue (-73.262646, 40.736206)
End: Jamaica Avenue (-73.831286, 40.699914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $5.53
Round trip
$11.06
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.53 $11.06
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.18 $12.37
Premium $4.86 $6.71 $13.42
Diesel $4.69 $6.48 $12.96

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 North Bay Shore and Richmond Hill. The current time is 00:09:21.

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.