How far is North Bellmore, NY from Richmond Hill, NY?
The driving distance from North Bellmore, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Bellmore and Richmond Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bellmore and Richmond Hill.
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Start on Jerusalem Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Jerusalem Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward SO West: New York
723 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
9.3 mi · 13 min · Southern State Parkway
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Continue on Belt Parkway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
2314 ft · 39 sec · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge
2747 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway
2266 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
1062 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Van Wyck Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamaica Avenue, Hillside Avenue
787 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left 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 North Bellmore and Richmond Hill.
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.
Southern State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
9.32 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving North Bellmore 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 Bellmore to Richmond Hill?
The road trip is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from North Bellmore and 9.9 miles from Richmond Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.77 one way or $5.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around North Bellmore and Rain Showers Likely near Richmond Hill.
Stop Ideas Near North Valley Stream
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 North Valley Stream.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Bellmore and Richmond Hill. Straight-line distance: 15.61 mi (25.12 km).
#1 North Bellmore
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 19,941 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.5334600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.77 | $5.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.35 | $6.71 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
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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