How far is Richmond Hill, NY from Cornwall, NY?
The driving distance from Richmond Hill, NY to Cornwall, NY is about 66 miles (106.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond Hill and Cornwall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill and Cornwall.
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Start on Jamaica Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway
623 ft · 21 sec · Van Wyck Expressway
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Continue on 138th Street
91 m · 6 sec · 138th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
629 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
1505 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway
37.4 mi · 48 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
528 ft · 8 sec
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Exit the rotary
9 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Mountain Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hudson Street
2251 ft · 1 min · Hudson Street
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Turn uturn onto Hudson Street
36 m · 2 sec · Hudson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hudson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond Hill and Cornwall.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway
37.4 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving Richmond Hill and Mostly Sunny near Cornwall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond Hill to Cornwall?
The road trip is about 66 miles (106.2 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Blauvelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33 miles from Richmond Hill and 33 miles from Cornwall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.34 one way or $18.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond Hill and Mostly Sunny near Cornwall.
Stop Ideas Near Blauvelt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blauvelt.
Yonkers station
Croton–Harmon station
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and Cornwall. Straight-line distance: 52.36 mi (84.27 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 Cornwall
Village in United States of America
| Population | 12,361 |
| Coordinates | 41.4448200, -74.0157000 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cornwall (-74.0157, 41.44482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $10.44 | $20.88 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.33 | $22.65 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $10.94 | $21.87 |
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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