How far is Richmond Hill, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from Richmond Hill, NY to New York City, NY is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
13.25 mi
00h 39m
Flight
9.2 mi
14.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.2 mi
Kilometers
14.81 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.25 mi
Kilometers
21.32 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Thu, Jun 4, 9:30 PM EDT
Return by in Richmond Hill
Thu, Jun 4, 10:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond Hill
2026-06-04T20:51
Arrive New York City
Thu, Jun 4, 9:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Richmond Hill
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
East New York
NY

Residential neighborhood in the eastern section of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, United States

From Richmond Hill
5.2 mi
00h 19m
To New York City
8.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Richmond Hill Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Overnight
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Jun 4 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Overnight
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Jun 4 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jamaica Avenue

    21 m · 4 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Myrtle Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Myrtle Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Woodhaven Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Metropolitan Avenue

    3.7 mi · 8 min · Metropolitan Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Grand Street

    80 m · 9 sec · Grand Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Metropolitan Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Metropolitan Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Marcy Avenue

    1365 ft · 29 sec · Marcy Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Borinquen Place

    668 ft · 13 sec · Borinquen Place

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward Williamsburg Bridge

    810 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Williamsburg Bridge

    882 ft · 22 sec · Williamsburg Bridge

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Williamsburg Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Delancey Street

    2472 ft · 2 min · Delancey Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Kenmare Street

    1154 ft · 57 sec · Kenmare Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street

    1044 ft · 43 sec · Lafayette Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Howard Street

    155 m · 25 sec · Howard Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Broadway

    2418 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
128.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Metropolitan Avenue
4.95 mi · 37%
Williamsburg Bridge
1.51 mi · 11%
Myrtle Avenue
1.26 mi · 10%
Woodhaven Boulevard
0.72 mi · 5%
Delancey Street
0.47 mi · 4%
Broadway
0.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Metropolitan Avenue

Turn left onto Metropolitan Avenue

3.75 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
9.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East New York
00h 19m from Richmond Hill
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Richmond Hill and Mostly Clear near New York City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East New York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Richmond Hill and 8.1 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Richmond Hill and Mostly Clear near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near East New York

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 East New York and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 6.4 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 4.6 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 6.1 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 4.3 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 East New York.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and New York City. Straight-line distance: 9.2 mi (14.81 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
New York City

#2 New York City

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

Population8,398,748
Coordinates40.7142700, -74.0059700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica Avenue (-73.831286, 40.699914)
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.77 L · about $1.88
Round trip
$3.77
0.94 gal · 3.54 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.88 $3.77
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.11 $4.21
Premium $4.86 $2.28 $4.57
Diesel $4.69 $2.21 $4.41

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 · Jun 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond Hill and New York City. The current time is 20:51:37.

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.