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

The driving distance from Richmond Hill, NY to Patterson, NY is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.11 mi
01h 28m
Flight
57.44 mi
92.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.44 mi
Kilometers
92.44 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.11 mi
Kilometers
104.79 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Patterson
Sat, Apr 25, 6:20 PM EDT
Return by in Richmond Hill
Sat, Apr 25, 7:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond Hill
2026-04-25T16:51
Arrive Patterson
Sat, Apr 25, 6:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Armonk
NY

Hamlet in Westchester County, New York

From Richmond Hill
32.6 mi
00h 44m
To Patterson
32.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Richmond Hill Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Saturday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    16 mi · 23 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    26.2 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 311

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 311

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 311

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 684 North
37.9 mi · 58%
Hutchinson River Parkway
16 mi · 25%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.92 mi · 8%
Whitestone Expressway
1.97 mi · 3%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 2%
Hutchinson River Expressway
1.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 684 North

Merge slight right

26.2 mi · 00h 30m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
57.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Armonk
00h 44m from Richmond Hill
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Richmond Hill and Light Rain Likely near Patterson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Armonk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Richmond Hill and 32.6 miles from Patterson.

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

The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.22 one way or $18.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Richmond Hill and Light Rain Likely near Patterson.

Stop Ideas Near Armonk

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 Armonk and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Armonk
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
New Rochelle City Court
Nearby stop 13 mi away

New Rochelle City Court

New Rochelle , NY
City Hall, 475 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Rating 2.7/5 22 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

16 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

17 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and Patterson. Straight-line distance: 57.44 mi (92.44 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
Patterson

#2 Patterson

Town in Putnam County, New York, United States

Population11,812
Coordinates41.5137000, -73.6062400
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond Hill (-73.83125, 40.69983)
End: Patterson (-73.60624, 41.5137)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.7 L · about $9.22
Round trip
$18.44
4.6 gal · 17.4 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $9.22 $18.44
Mid-grade $4.48 $10.31 $20.61
Premium $4.86 $11.18 $22.36
Diesel $4.69 $10.80 $21.59

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond Hill and Patterson. The current time is 16:51:25.

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.