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

The driving distance from Richmond Hill, NY to East Hampton, NY is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
94.19 mi
02h 19m
Flight
87.98 mi
141.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.98 mi
Kilometers
141.59 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.19 mi
Kilometers
151.59 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hampton
Fri, Oct 16, 4:12 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond Hill
Fri, Oct 16, 6:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond Hill
2026-10-16T01:52
Arrive East Hampton
Fri, Oct 16, 4:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
North Patchogue
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Richmond Hill
47 mi
01h 09m
To East Hampton
47.2 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Richmond Hill Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Friday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
East Hampton Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
69°F
Friday
Using Shelter Island as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    69.5 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Sunrise Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 39

    5.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 39

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Montauk Highway

    10.1 mi · 21 min · Montauk Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Woods Lane

    2677 ft · 1 min · Woods Lane

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto The Circle

    70 m · 16 sec · The Circle

  18. 18

    Turn left

    16 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
69.5 mi · 74%
Montauk Highway
10.1 mi · 11%
County Road 39
5.48 mi · 6%
Van Wyck Expressway
2.55 mi · 3%
Belt Parkway
2.17 mi · 2%
South Conduit Avenue
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

69.5 mi · 01h 32m

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
88 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Patchogue
01h 09m from Richmond Hill
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Richmond Hill and Rain Showers near East Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

North Patchogue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Richmond Hill and 47.2 miles from East Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 88 miles (141.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.77 one way or $29.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Richmond Hill and Rain Showers near East Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near North Patchogue

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Patchogue, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Patchogue.

RAIL

Bridgeport

46 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

53 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

67 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 87.98 mi (141.59 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 East Hampton

Town in New York

Population1,138
Coordinates40.9634300, -72.1848000
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond Hill (-73.83125, 40.69983)
End: East Hampton (-72.1848, 40.96343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.58 L · about $14.77
Round trip
$29.53
6.64 gal · 25.16 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $14.77 $29.53
Mid-grade $4.98 $16.54 $33.08
Premium $5.38 $17.87 $35.74
Diesel $6.51 $21.61 $43.22

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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There is no time difference between Richmond Hill and East Hampton. The current time is 01:52:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.