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

The driving distance from Richmond Hill, NY to Patchogue, NY is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
47.94 mi
01h 08m
Flight
42.97 mi
69.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.97 mi
Kilometers
69.16 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.94 mi
Kilometers
77.15 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Patchogue
Wed, Jun 3, 1:26 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond Hill
Wed, Jun 3, 2:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond Hill
2026-06-03T00:18
Arrive Patchogue
Wed, Jun 3, 1:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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

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
Amityville
NY

Village in New York

From Richmond Hill
23.9 mi
00h 34m
To Patchogue
24 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Richmond Hill Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
74°F
Wednesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
Patchogue Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Wednesday
Using Holtsville as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jamaica Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Jamaica Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    833 ft · 28 sec · Van Wyck Expressway West

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    105 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Terminals 7 8

    84 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway

    1053 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

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

    1542 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard

    781 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    38.8 mi · 52 min · Sunrise Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 83: North Ocean Avenue, Farmingville, Patchogue

    744 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Service Road South

    2075 ft · 54 sec · Sunrise Service Road South

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Ocean Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Ocean Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Ocean Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
38.8 mi · 81%
Van Wyck Expressway
2.55 mi · 5%
Belt Parkway
2.17 mi · 5%
South Conduit Avenue
1.03 mi · 2%
North Ocean Avenue
0.87 mi · 2%
Jamaica Avenue
0.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

38.8 mi · 00h 52m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
43 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amityville
00h 34m from Richmond Hill
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Richmond Hill and Sunny near Patchogue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Amityville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Richmond Hill and 24 miles from Patchogue.

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

The direct path is about 43 miles (69.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.78 one way or $13.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond Hill and Sunny near Patchogue.

Stop Ideas Near Amityville

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 Amityville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 5.5 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 6 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

40 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

42 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

50 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and Patchogue. Straight-line distance: 42.97 mi (69.16 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
Patchogue

#2 Patchogue

Village in Suffolk County, New York

Population12,314
Coordinates40.7656500, -73.0151100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond Hill (-73.83125, 40.69983)
End: Patchogue (-73.01511, 40.76565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.4 L · about $6.78
Round trip
$13.55
3.38 gal · 12.8 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.78 $13.55
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.57 $15.15
Premium $4.86 $8.22 $16.43
Diesel $4.69 $7.93 $15.87

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond Hill and Patchogue. The current time is 00:18:34.

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.