How far is Richmond Hill, NY from Milton, NY?

The driving distance from Richmond Hill, NY to Milton, NY is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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
188.54 mi
03h 56m
Flight
161.26 mi
259.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.26 mi
Kilometers
259.52 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.54 mi
Kilometers
303.43 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Fri, Apr 17, 1:57 PM EDT
Return by in Richmond Hill
Fri, Apr 17, 5:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond Hill
2026-04-17T10:01
Arrive Milton
Fri, Apr 17, 1:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:06 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
Rosendale
NY

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

From Richmond Hill
94.3 mi
01h 58m
To Milton
94.3 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill and Milton.

  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

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  9. 9

    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

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan

    1505 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  28. 28

    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

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 12 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    1863 ft · 29 sec

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs

    1472 ft · 50 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

    1.3 km · 2 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    17.7 mi · 21 min · Adirondack Northway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Saratoga Lake

    1973 ft · 42 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto US 9

    2319 ft · 40 sec · US 9

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Malta Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Malta Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Northline Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Northline Road

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Rowland Street

    3116 ft · 2 min · Rowland Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Birchtree Lane

    1018 ft · 47 sec · Birchtree Lane

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Locust Court

    548 ft · 24 sec · Locust Court

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Locust Court

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
7 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
113 mi · 60%
Adirondack Northway
17.7 mi · 9%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 8%
I 787
9.6 mi · 5%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 4%
I 95 South
5.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
161.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosendale
01h 58m from Richmond Hill
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Richmond Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond Hill to Milton?

The road trip is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Rosendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Richmond Hill and 94.3 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.66 one way or $53.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Richmond Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Rosendale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rosendale, 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 Rosendale.

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

14 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

19 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

51 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

74 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and Milton. Straight-line distance: 161.26 mi (259.52 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
Milton

#2 Milton

Census designated place in New York

Population19,262
Coordinates43.0336900, -73.8526200
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond Hill (-73.83125, 40.69983)
End: Milton (-73.85262, 43.03369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.65 gal
25.18 L · about $26.66
Round trip
$53.32
13.3 gal · 50.36 L
Estimated CO2
59.1 kg one way
Round trip: 118.2 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $26.66 $53.32
Mid-grade $4.48 $29.80 $59.60
Premium $4.86 $32.33 $64.65
Diesel $4.69 $31.22 $62.43

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond Hill and Milton. The current time is 10:01:14.

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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.