How far is Richmond Hill, NY from Hillside, NY?
The driving distance from Richmond Hill, NY to Hillside, NY is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 12m 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 06m.
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.
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond Hill and Hillside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill and Hillside.
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Start on Jamaica Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · Jamaica Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jamaica Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond Hill and Hillside.
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.
Jamaica Avenue
Start on Jamaica Avenue
2.45 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Richmond Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond Hill to Hillside?
The road trip is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?
Jamaica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.2 miles from Richmond Hill and 1.2 miles from Hillside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0 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 8:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.36 one way or $0.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Richmond Hill is Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers.
Stop Ideas Near Jamaica
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 Jamaica.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and Hillside. Straight-line distance: 2.39 mi (3.85 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 Hillside
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
| Population | 24,808 |
| Coordinates | 40.7078800, -73.7868000 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillside (-73.7868, 40.70788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $0.36 | $0.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $0.40 | $0.81 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.44 | $0.87 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $0.42 | $0.84 |
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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