How far is Richmond Hill, NY from Lake Ronkonkoma, NY?
The driving distance from Richmond Hill, NY to Lake Ronkonkoma, NY is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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 04m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in New York State
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond Hill and Lake Ronkonkoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill and Lake Ronkonkoma.
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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
28.7 mi · 39 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 93: Ocean Avenue, Ronkonkoma, Oakdale
1164 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Express Drive South
103 m · 9 sec · Express Drive South
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Turn left onto Ocean Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Ocean Avenue
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Continue on Rosevale Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Rosevale Avenue
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Continue on Gibbs Pond Road
1472 ft · 44 sec · Gibbs Pond Road
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Turn right onto Margaret Drive
1277 ft · 56 sec · Margaret Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Margaret Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond Hill and Lake Ronkonkoma.
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
28.7 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Richmond Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Ronkonkoma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond Hill to Lake Ronkonkoma?
The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Syosset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Richmond Hill and 22 miles from Lake Ronkonkoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.21 one way or $12.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Richmond Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Ronkonkoma.
Stop Ideas Near Syosset
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 Syosset.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and Lake Ronkonkoma. Straight-line distance: 37.8 mi (60.84 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 Lake Ronkonkoma
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 20,155 |
| Coordinates | 40.8351000, -73.1312200 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Ronkonkoma (-73.13122, 40.8351)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.21 | $12.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.53 | $15.07 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $7.28 | $14.55 |
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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