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

The driving distance from Ramapo, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
51.35 mi
01h 17m
Flight
35.21 mi
56.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.21 mi
Kilometers
56.67 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.35 mi
Kilometers
82.64 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 3:42 AM EDT
Return by in Ramapo
Sat, Apr 18, 4:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ramapo
2026-04-18T02:24
Arrive Richmond Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 3:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ramapo
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
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Ramapo
21.3 mi
00h 38m
To Richmond Hill
30.1 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 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 Ramapo and Richmond Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Street

    47 m · 8 sec · Lake Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Torne Brook Road

    2084 ft · 2 min · Torne Brook Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Torne Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Torne Valley Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Orange Turnpike

    2659 ft · 45 sec · Orange Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on Orange Avenue

    2119 ft · 38 sec · Orange Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Orange Avenue

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Orange Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    796 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  17. 17

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    776 ft · 22 sec · Van Wyck Expressway West

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Jamaica Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ramapo 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
28 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Orange Avenue
14.9 mi · 29%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 14%
Cross Bronx Expressway
4.45 mi · 9%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 8%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 4%
I 95 North
1.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Orange Avenue

Merge slight left

10.9 mi · 00h 15m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
35.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 38m from Ramapo
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ramapo 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 Ramapo to Richmond Hill?

The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 21.3 miles from Ramapo and 30.1 miles from Richmond Hill.

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

The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ramapo and Partly Sunny near Richmond Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

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 Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 12.2 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 14 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inwood.

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ramapo and Richmond Hill. Straight-line distance: 35.21 mi (56.67 km).

Ramapo

#1 Ramapo

Town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Population138,356
Coordinates41.1412100, -74.1684800
Altitude101
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: Lake Street (-74.168592, 41.140993)
End: Jamaica Avenue (-73.831286, 40.699914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.86 L · about $7.26
Round trip
$14.51
3.62 gal · 13.72 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.26 $14.51
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.11 $16.22
Premium $4.86 $8.80 $17.60
Diesel $4.69 $8.50 $16.99

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ramapo and Richmond Hill. The current time is 02:24:26.

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.