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

The driving distance from Richmond Hill, NY to Nanuet, NY is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
37.52 mi
00h 56m
Flight
28.5 mi
45.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.5 mi
Kilometers
45.87 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.52 mi
Kilometers
60.38 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nanuet
Thu, May 7, 10:32 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond Hill
Thu, May 7, 11:28 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 Nanuet
Thu, May 7, 10:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
18.8 mi
00h 28m
To Nanuet
18.8 mi
00h 28m

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
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

    18.4 mi · 25 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 59 West: Spring Valley

    1929 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Route 59

    2722 ft · 55 sec · Route 59

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Smith Street

    893 ft · 26 sec · Smith Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Church Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Church Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Middletown Road

    16 m · 1 sec · South Middletown Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Middletown Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palisades Interstate Parkway
18.4 mi · 49%
I 95 South
5.6 mi · 15%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.92 mi · 13%
Whitestone Expressway
1.97 mi · 5%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 3%
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
1.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Palisades Interstate Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

18.4 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 28m from Richmond Hill
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 18.8 miles from Richmond Hill and 18.8 miles from Nanuet.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 11.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 11.4 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 11.1 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 Nanuet. Straight-line distance: 28.5 mi (45.87 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
Nanuet

#2 Nanuet

City in Clarkstown, New York, United States of America

Population17,882
Coordinates41.0887100, -74.0134700
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond Hill (-73.83125, 40.69983)
End: Nanuet (-74.01347, 41.08871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5.01 L · about $5.29
Round trip
$10.58
2.64 gal · 10.02 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.29 $10.58
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.91 $11.83
Premium $4.86 $6.42 $12.83
Diesel $4.69 $6.20 $12.39

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 Nanuet. The current time is 09:36:22.

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.