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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Jamaica Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway West
833 ft · 28 sec · Van Wyck Expressway West
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Take the ramp slight left
105 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Terminals 7 8
84 m · 7 sec
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Continue on NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway
1053 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
1542 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
781 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue
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Continue on Sunrise Highway
38.8 mi · 52 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 83: North Ocean Avenue, Farmingville, Patchogue
744 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Service Road South
2075 ft · 54 sec · Sunrise Service Road South
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Turn right onto North Ocean Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Ocean Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Amityville.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and Patchogue. Straight-line distance: 42.97 mi (69.16 km).
#1 Richmond Hill
A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.
| Population | 98,984 |
| Coordinates | 40.6998300, -73.8312500 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Patchogue
Village in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 12,314 |
| Coordinates | 40.7656500, -73.0151100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Patchogue (-73.01511, 40.76565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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