How far is Richmond Hill, NY from Eastchester, NY?
The driving distance from Richmond Hill, NY to Eastchester, NY is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond Hill and Eastchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill and Eastchester.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
618 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Columbus Avenue
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Continue on White Plains Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · White Plains Road
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Turn right onto Mill Road
1790 ft · 44 sec · Mill Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Place
863 ft · 40 sec · Lincoln Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond Hill and Eastchester.
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.
Hutchinson River Parkway
Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
6.3 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Richmond Hill and Sunny near Eastchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond Hill to Eastchester?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Richmond Hill and 10.4 miles from Eastchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.97 one way or $5.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond Hill and Sunny near Eastchester.
Stop Ideas Near The Bronx
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Bronx.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and Eastchester. Straight-line distance: 17.9 mi (28.81 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 Eastchester
Census-designated place in the town of Eastchester, Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 32,617 |
| Coordinates | 40.9583300, -73.8086100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eastchester (-73.80861, 40.95833)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.60 | $7.19 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
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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