How far is Richmond Hill, NY from Holbrook, NY?
The driving distance from Richmond Hill, NY to Holbrook, NY is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond Hill and Holbrook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill and Holbrook.
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Start on Jamaica Avenue
34 m · 11 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn left onto Lefferts Boulevard
2450 ft · 2 min · Lefferts Boulevard
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Turn left onto Metropolitan Avenue
2315 ft · 56 sec · Metropolitan Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
706 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
2013 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Continue on Northern State Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
1265 ft · 38 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
689 ft · 22 sec · Shelter Rock Road
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Turn right onto South Service Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Service Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Riverhead
1168 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
30.9 mi · 42 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 19: Holbrook, Patchogue
1442 ft · 31 sec
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Turn slight left onto Express Drive South
101 m · 9 sec · Express Drive South
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Turn right onto Patchogue-Holbrook Road
1597 ft · 40 sec · Patchogue-Holbrook Road
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Turn slight left onto Union Avenue
1181 ft · 35 sec · Union Avenue
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Turn right onto Avenue A
605 ft · 54 sec · Avenue A
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Continue on Avenue A
605 ft · 32 sec · Avenue A
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
1051 ft · 31 sec · Union Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond Hill and Holbrook.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
30.9 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Richmond Hill and Sunny near Holbrook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond Hill to Holbrook?
The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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 22.4 miles from Richmond Hill and 22.5 miles from Holbrook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond Hill and Sunny near Holbrook.
Stop Ideas Near Plainview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainview.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and Holbrook. Straight-line distance: 40.16 mi (64.63 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 Holbrook
City in and county seat of Navajo County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 27,195 |
| Coordinates | 40.8123200, -73.0784400 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holbrook (-73.07844, 40.81232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $7.12 | $14.25 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
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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