How far is Richmond Hill, NY from East Fishkill, NY?

The driving distance from Richmond Hill, NY to East Fishkill, NY is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (95 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.22 mi
01h 36m
Flight
59.01 mi
94.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.01 mi
Kilometers
94.96 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.22 mi
Kilometers
117.83 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Fishkill
Wed, Apr 29, 8:43 PM EDT
Return by in Richmond Hill
Wed, Apr 29, 10:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond Hill
2026-04-29T19:06
Arrive East Fishkill
Wed, Apr 29, 8:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond Hill
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
Armonk
NY

Hamlet in Westchester County, New York

From Richmond Hill
36.6 mi
00h 48m
To East Fishkill
36.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Richmond Hill Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Overnight
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
East Fishkill Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
66°F
This Afternoon
Using Hillside Lake as the closest live forecast in the Dutchess County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill and East Fishkill.

  1. 1

    Start on Jamaica Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Jamaica Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    623 ft · 21 sec · Van Wyck Expressway

  3. 3

    Continue on 138th Street

    91 m · 6 sec · 138th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx

    629 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    16 mi · 23 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    26.2 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Newburgh

    1426 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany

    2570 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Taconic State Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 52: Fishkill, Carmel

    1405 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Route 52

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Route 52

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 52

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 684 North
28.6 mi · 39%
Hutchinson River Parkway
16 mi · 22%
I 84 West
15.6 mi · 21%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.92 mi · 7%
Whitestone Expressway
1.97 mi · 3%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 684 North

Merge slight right

26.2 mi · 00h 30m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Armonk
00h 48m from Richmond Hill
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Richmond Hill and Mostly Cloudy near East Fishkill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond Hill to East Fishkill?

The road trip is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Armonk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from Richmond Hill and 36.6 miles from East Fishkill.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (95 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.34 one way or $20.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Richmond Hill and Mostly Cloudy near East Fishkill.

Stop Ideas Near Armonk

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 Armonk and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Greenwich Town Hall
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Greenwich Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
101 Field Point Rd, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 4.0/5 18 reviews City Hall
Greenburgh Town Court
Nearby stop 9.3 mi away

Greenburgh Town Court

White Plains , NY
188 Tarrytown Rd, White Plains, NY 10607
Rating 2.0/5 5 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

16 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

17 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and East Fishkill. Straight-line distance: 59.01 mi (94.96 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
East Fishkill

#2 East Fishkill

City in Dutchess County, New York, United States of America

Population29,503
Coordinates41.5534300, -73.7956900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond Hill (-73.83125, 40.69983)
End: East Fishkill (-73.79569, 41.55343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.78 L · about $10.34
Round trip
$20.69
5.16 gal · 19.56 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.34 $20.69
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.56 $23.12
Premium $4.86 $12.54 $25.08
Diesel $4.69 $12.11 $24.22

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond Hill and East Fishkill. The current time is 19:06:37.

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.