How far is Richmond Hill, NY from Johnson City, NY?

The driving distance from Richmond Hill, NY to Johnson City, NY is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
192.68 mi
04h 03m
Flight
147.38 mi
237.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.38 mi
Kilometers
237.19 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.68 mi
Kilometers
310.09 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson City
Sun, Apr 19, 9:12 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 1:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond Hill
2026-04-19T05:09
Arrive Johnson City
Sun, Apr 19, 9:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond Hill
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tusten
NY

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From Richmond Hill
96.3 mi
02h 01m
To Johnson City
96.4 mi
02h 01m

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
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill and Johnson City.

  1. 1

    Start on Jamaica Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Jamaica Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    623 ft · 21 sec · Van Wyck Expressway

  3. 3

    Continue on 138th Street

    91 m · 6 sec · 138th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx

    629 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel

    3092 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Long Island Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan

    2825 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Long Island Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Queens-Midtown Tunnel

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Queens-Midtown Tunnel

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown, 37th Street

    745 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto East 37th Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · East 37th Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward Lincoln Tunnel

    145 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    104 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Lincoln Tunnel Expressway

    32 m · 5 sec · Lincoln Tunnel Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Tunnel Expressway

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Tunnel Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus

    1534 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton

    138 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Interstate 80 West

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

    1623 ft · 21 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    44.6 mi · 53 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight right

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport Road

    1513 ft · 52 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    49 m · 6 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on Harry L Drive

    3113 ft · 1 min · Harry L Drive

  35. 35

    Turn left onto North Broad Street

    1589 ft · 44 sec · North Broad Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Arch Street

    1062 ft · 33 sec · Arch Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Main Street

    83 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Baldwin Street

    49 m · 6 sec · Baldwin Street

  39. 39

    Turn right

    22 m · 7 sec

  40. 40

    Turn right

    60 m · 15 sec

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
8 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 North
86.4 mi · 45%
Christopher Columbus Highway
44.6 mi · 23%
NJ 3 West
21.4 mi · 11%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 9%
Long Island Expressway
4.8 mi · 2%
Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
3.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 380 North

Merge slight right

58.1 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
147.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 01m from Richmond Hill
Leave By
8:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Richmond Hill and Rain Showers Likely near Johnson City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond Hill to Johnson City?

The road trip is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.3 miles from Richmond Hill and 96.4 miles from Johnson City.

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

The direct path is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.26 one way or $54.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tusten, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 147.38 mi (237.19 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
Johnson City

#2 Johnson City

Village in New York, United States

Population14,035
Coordinates42.1156300, -75.9588100
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond Hill (-73.83125, 40.69983)
End: Johnson City (-75.95881, 42.11563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.8 gal
25.74 L · about $27.26
Round trip
$54.52
13.6 gal · 51.48 L
Estimated CO2
60.4 kg one way
Round trip: 120.9 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $27.26 $54.52
Mid-grade $4.48 $30.47 $60.94
Premium $4.86 $33.05 $66.11
Diesel $4.69 $31.92 $63.84

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 Johnson City. The current time is 05:09:09.

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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.