How far is Richmond Hill, NY from Oyster Bay, NY?

The driving distance from Richmond Hill, NY to Oyster Bay, NY is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
23.34 mi
00h 37m
Flight
19.4 mi
31.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.4 mi
Kilometers
31.22 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.34 mi
Kilometers
37.57 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 1:27 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 2:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond Hill
2026-04-18T00:49
Arrive Oyster Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 1:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 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
North Hills
NY

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Richmond Hill
11.7 mi
00h 18m
To Oyster Bay
11.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph E
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill and Oyster Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Jamaica Avenue

    34 m · 11 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lefferts Boulevard

    2450 ft · 2 min · Lefferts Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Metropolitan Avenue

    2315 ft · 56 sec · Metropolitan Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    706 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    2013 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Grand Central Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Northern State Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown

    1265 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road

    689 ft · 22 sec · Shelter Rock Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Service Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Service Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Searingtown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Northern Boulevard

    7.9 mi · 12 min · Northern Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Jericho Oyster Bay Road

    1358 ft · 30 sec · Jericho Oyster Bay Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Oyster Bay Road

    2534 ft · 47 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Oyster Bay Road

    79 m · 4 sec · Oyster Bay Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Berry Hill Road

    34 m · 9 sec · Berry Hill Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Berry Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Berry Hill Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berry Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northern Boulevard
7.9 mi · 34%
Grand Central Parkway
6.84 mi · 29%
Northern State Parkway
2.36 mi · 10%
Searingtown Road
1.3 mi · 6%
Pine Hollow Road
0.89 mi · 4%
Jackie Robinson Parkway
0.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Northern Boulevard

Turn right onto Northern Boulevard

7.9 mi · 00h 12m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
19.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Hills
00h 18m from Richmond Hill
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Richmond Hill and Partly Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond Hill to Oyster Bay?

The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

North Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Richmond Hill and 11.7 miles from Oyster Bay.

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

The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Richmond Hill and Partly Sunny near Oyster Bay.

Stop Ideas Near North Hills

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 North Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

North Hills
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

North Hills
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Hills.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

32 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and Oyster Bay. Straight-line distance: 19.4 mi (31.22 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
Oyster Bay

#2 Oyster Bay

Town on Long Island, New York, United States

Population296,592
Coordinates40.8656500, -73.5320700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond Hill (-73.83125, 40.69983)
End: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.12 L · about $3.29
Round trip
$6.57
1.64 gal · 6.24 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.29 $6.57
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.67 $7.35
Premium $4.86 $3.99 $7.97
Diesel $4.69 $3.85 $7.70

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond Hill and Oyster Bay. The current time is 00:49:52.

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.