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

The driving distance from Richmond Hill, NY to Arverne, NY is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.46 mi
00h 27m
Flight
7.73 mi
12.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.73 mi
Kilometers
12.44 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
12.46 mi
Kilometers
20.06 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arverne
Sat, Apr 18, 2:46 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 3:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond Hill
2026-04-18T02:19
Arrive Arverne
Sat, Apr 18, 2:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Richmond Hill
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
South Valley Stream
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Richmond Hill
6.2 mi
00h 13m
To Arverne
6.2 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph E
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond Hill and Arverne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jamaica Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Jamaica Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    833 ft · 28 sec · Van Wyck Expressway West

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    105 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Rockaway Boulevard

    1083 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway

    58 m · 10 sec · Van Wyck Expressway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Rockaway Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Rockaway Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Rockaway Turnpike

    1583 ft · 42 sec · Rockaway Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Nassau Expressway

    2822 ft · 1 min · Nassau Expressway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Burnside Avenue

    1762 ft · 56 sec · Burnside Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Sheridan Boulevard

    2334 ft · 49 sec · Sheridan Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Sheridan Boulevard

    2773 ft · 51 sec · Sheridan Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Beach Channel Drive

    2584 ft · 1 min · Beach Channel Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Beach Channel Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Beach Channel Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Beach Channel Drive

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Beach Channel Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Beach 67th Street

    597 ft · 26 sec · Beach 67th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beach 67th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond Hill and Arverne.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
144 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockaway Boulevard
4.69 mi · 38%
Beach Channel Drive
2.87 mi · 23%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.66 mi · 13%
Sheridan Boulevard
0.97 mi · 8%
Jamaica Avenue
0.78 mi · 6%
Nassau Expressway
0.53 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Rockaway Boulevard

Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard

2.61 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
7.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Valley Stream
00h 13m from Richmond Hill
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Richmond Hill and Partly Sunny near Arverne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond Hill to Arverne?

The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

South Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Richmond Hill and 6.2 miles from Arverne.

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

The direct path is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Valley Stream

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 South Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 14 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

Alicka Ampry- Samuel New York City Council Member

Brooklyn , NY
398 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Valley Stream.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

35 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and Arverne. Straight-line distance: 7.73 mi (12.44 km).

Richmond Hill

#1 Richmond Hill

A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.

Population98,984
Coordinates40.6998300, -73.8312500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Arverne

#2 Arverne

Neighborhood in Queens, New York City

Population14,120
Coordinates40.5912200, -73.7959700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond Hill (-73.83125, 40.69983)
End: Arverne (-73.79597, 40.59122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.66 L · about $1.76
Round trip
$3.53
0.88 gal · 3.32 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.76 $3.53
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.97 $3.94
Premium $4.86 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $4.69 $2.07 $4.13

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 Richmond Hill and Arverne. The current time is 02:19:00.

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.