How far is Richmond Hill, NY from Glens Falls, NY?
The driving distance from Richmond Hill, NY to Glens Falls, NY is about 206.7 miles (332.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.6 miles (290.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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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 04h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond Hill and Glens Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill and Glens Falls.
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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 left
3214 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
559 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1270 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
951 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
1302 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
877 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
111.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
1351 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
1863 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
1472 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
38.5 mi · 45 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward Glens Falls, Corinth
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1931 ft · 59 sec · Broad Street
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Turn slight right onto Hudson Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Hudson Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward Centennial Circle
101 m · 19 sec · Centennial Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Centennial Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond Hill and Glens Falls.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 87 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
112 mi · 02h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond Hill and Mostly Cloudy near Glens Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond Hill to Glens Falls?
The road trip is about 206.7 miles (332.6 km) and usually takes 04h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Katrine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.4 miles from Richmond Hill and 103.3 miles from Glens Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.6 miles (290.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.23 one way or $58.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond Hill and Mostly Cloudy near Glens Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Katrine
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 Lake Katrine.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and Glens Falls. Straight-line distance: 180.57 mi (290.6 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 Glens Falls
City in New York, USA
| Population | 14,167 |
| Coordinates | 43.3095200, -73.6440100 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glens Falls (-73.64401, 43.30952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $29.23 | $58.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $32.67 | $65.33 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $35.44 | $70.87 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $34.22 | $68.44 |
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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