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

The driving distance from Richmond Hill, NY to Monsey, NY is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
41.54 mi
01h 00m
Flight
31.01 mi
49.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.01 mi
Kilometers
49.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.54 mi
Kilometers
66.86 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monsey
Thu, May 7, 10:36 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond Hill
Thu, May 7, 11:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond Hill
2026-05-07T09:36
Arrive Monsey
Thu, May 7, 10:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond Hill
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Richmond Hill
20.8 mi
00h 30m
To Monsey
20.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Richmond Hill Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Overnight
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    2317 ft · 57 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City

    2600 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Nanuet

    2339 ft · 54 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Pascack Road

    929 ft · 30 sec · South Pascack Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Forman Road

    906 ft · 27 sec · Forman Road

  30. 30

    Take the ramp straight toward Forman Road

    16 m · 8 sec · Forman Road

  31. 31

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Alturas Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Alturas Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1511 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn right

    77 m · 18 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
10.7 mi · 26%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 16%
I 95 South
5.84 mi · 14%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.92 mi · 12%
Whitestone Expressway
1.97 mi · 5%
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
1.82 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

10.7 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
31 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 30m from Richmond Hill
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Richmond Hill and Mostly Sunny near Monsey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Richmond Hill and 20.8 miles from Monsey.

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

The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.89 one way or $11.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Richmond Hill and Mostly Sunny near Monsey.

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 11.9 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and Monsey. Straight-line distance: 31.01 mi (49.9 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
Monsey

#2 Monsey

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

Population18,412
Coordinates41.1112100, -74.0684800
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond Hill (-73.83125, 40.69983)
End: Monsey (-74.06848, 41.11121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.55 L · about $5.89
Round trip
$11.79
2.94 gal · 11.1 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.89 $11.79
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.59 $13.17
Premium $4.86 $7.15 $14.29
Diesel $4.69 $6.90 $13.80

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond Hill and Monsey. The current time is 09:36:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.