How far is Richmond Hill, NY from Bay Shore, NY?
The driving distance from Richmond Hill, NY to Bay Shore, NY is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Hamlet and census-designated place in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond Hill and Bay Shore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill and Bay Shore.
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Start on Jamaica Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway West
833 ft · 28 sec · Van Wyck Expressway West
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Take the ramp slight left
105 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Terminals 7 8
84 m · 7 sec
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Continue on NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway
1053 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
1542 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
781 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue
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Continue on Sunrise Highway
25.7 mi · 34 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, Brentwood
738 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
2138 ft · 42 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
1398 ft · 38 sec · 3rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn straight onto Roosevelt Street
58 m · 6 sec · Roosevelt Street
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
917 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
159 m · 23 sec · 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond Hill and Bay Shore.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sunrise Highway
Continue on Sunrise Highway
25.7 mi · 00h 34m
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 Richmond Hill and Partly Sunny near Bay Shore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond Hill to Bay Shore?
The road trip is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 17.5 miles from Richmond Hill and 17.6 miles from Bay Shore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond Hill and Partly Sunny near Bay Shore.
Stop Ideas Near Merrick
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Merrick.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and Bay Shore. Straight-line distance: 30.73 mi (49.46 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Bay Shore
Hamlet within town of Islip, Suffolk County, New York, United States
| Population | 26,337 |
| Coordinates | 40.7251000, -73.2453900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bay Shore (-73.24539, 40.7251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
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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