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

The driving distance from Richmond Hill, NY to Farmingville, NY is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
47.43 mi
01h 08m
Flight
42.92 mi
69.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.92 mi
Kilometers
69.08 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.43 mi
Kilometers
76.33 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmingville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:14 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 2:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond Hill
2026-04-19T00:05
Arrive Farmingville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Plainview
NY

City in Texas

From Richmond Hill
23.7 mi
00h 34m
To Farmingville
23.7 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jamaica Avenue

    34 m · 11 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lefferts Boulevard

    2450 ft · 2 min · Lefferts Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Metropolitan Avenue

    2315 ft · 56 sec · Metropolitan Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    706 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  6. 6

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

    2013 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Grand Central Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Northern State Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown

    1265 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road

    689 ft · 22 sec · Shelter Rock Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Service Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Service Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Riverhead

    1168 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    32.3 mi · 43 min · Long Island Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 97: Nicolls Road, Blue Point, Stony Brook

    1110 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    3156 ft · 60 sec · Express Drive South

  16. 16

    Continue on Express Drive South

    3173 ft · 1 min · Express Drive South

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Blue Point Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Blue Point Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Horseblock Road

    1300 ft · 32 sec · Horseblock Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Horseblock Road

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
32.3 mi · 68%
Grand Central Parkway
6.84 mi · 14%
Northern State Parkway
2.36 mi · 5%
Express Drive South
1.2 mi · 3%
Blue Point Road
0.78 mi · 2%
Jackie Robinson Parkway
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

32.3 mi · 00h 43m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainview
00h 34m from Richmond Hill
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Richmond Hill and Rain Showers Likely near Farmingville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Richmond Hill and 23.7 miles from Farmingville.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Richmond Hill and Rain Showers Likely near Farmingville.

Stop Ideas Near Plainview

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 Plainview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

41 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

44 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and Farmingville. Straight-line distance: 42.92 mi (69.08 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
Farmingville

#2 Farmingville

Census designated place

Population15,481
Coordinates40.8312100, -73.0295500
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond Hill (-73.83125, 40.69983)
End: Farmingville (-73.02955, 40.83121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.34 L · about $6.70
Round trip
$13.39
3.34 gal · 12.68 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.70 $13.39
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.48 $14.97
Premium $4.86 $8.12 $16.24
Diesel $4.69 $7.84 $15.68

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond Hill and Farmingville. The current time is 00:05:21.

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.