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

The driving distance from Richmond Hill, NY to Bellmore, NY is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
18.88 mi
00h 27m
Flight
16.08 mi
25.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.08 mi
Kilometers
25.88 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.88 mi
Kilometers
30.38 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellmore
Thu, Apr 16, 10:56 PM EDT
Return by in Richmond Hill
Thu, Apr 16, 11:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond Hill
2026-04-16T22:28
Arrive Bellmore
Thu, Apr 16, 10:56 PM 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
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 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
Valley Stream
NY

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

From Richmond Hill
9.4 mi
00h 13m
To Bellmore
9.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Terminals 7 8

    84 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway

    1053 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    1542 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard

    781 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    11 mi · 15 min · Sunrise Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    900 ft · 17 sec · Sunrise Highway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sunrise Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
11.2 mi · 59%
Van Wyck Expressway
2.55 mi · 13%
Belt Parkway
2.17 mi · 11%
South Conduit Avenue
1.03 mi · 5%
Jamaica Avenue
0.78 mi · 4%
NY 27 East
0.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

11 mi · 00h 15m

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 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
16.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Stream
00h 13m from Richmond Hill
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond Hill and Partly Sunny near Bellmore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.9 miles (30.4 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?

Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Richmond Hill and 9.4 miles from Bellmore.

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

The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.69 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near 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 Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 11.8 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Valley Stream
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 7.9 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 7.9 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 Valley Stream.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

28 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

34 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 Bellmore. Straight-line distance: 16.08 mi (25.88 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
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#2 Bellmore

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population16,218
Coordinates40.6687100, -73.5270700
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond Hill (-73.83125, 40.69983)
End: Bellmore (-73.52707, 40.66871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
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.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.52 L · about $2.69
Round trip
$5.37
1.34 gal · 5.04 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.69 $5.37
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.00 $6.00
Premium $4.86 $3.26 $6.51
Diesel $4.69 $3.14 $6.29

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond Hill and Bellmore. The current time is 22:28:57.

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.