How far is Richmond Hill, NY from Pearl River, NY?

The driving distance from Richmond Hill, NY to Pearl River, NY is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
34.59 mi
00h 53m
Flight
26.74 mi
43.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.74 mi
Kilometers
43.03 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.59 mi
Kilometers
55.67 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pearl River
Sat, May 30, 10:47 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond Hill
Sat, May 30, 11:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond Hill
2026-05-30T09:53
Arrive Pearl River
Sat, May 30, 10:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Richmond Hill
17.3 mi
00h 26m
To Pearl River
17.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Richmond Hill Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Saturday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill and Pearl River.

  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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan

    1505 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    5 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward River Edge

    48 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on River Edge

    92 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    132 m · 16 sec · Grand Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Kinderkamack Road

    10.3 mi · 16 min · Kinderkamack Road

  25. 25

    Continue on South Pearl Street

    2427 ft · 46 sec · South Pearl Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Central Avenue

    687 ft · 19 sec · West Central Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kinderkamack Road
10.3 mi · 30%
I 95 South
5.84 mi · 17%
NJ 4 West
5.17 mi · 15%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.92 mi · 14%
Whitestone Expressway
1.97 mi · 6%
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
1.82 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Kinderkamack Road

Turn left onto Kinderkamack Road

10.3 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 26m from Richmond Hill
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Richmond Hill and Mostly Sunny near Pearl River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond Hill to Pearl River?

The road trip is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Richmond Hill and 17.3 miles from Pearl River.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond Hill and Mostly Sunny near Pearl River.

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

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 Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 9.8 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 14 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9.8 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 Inwood.

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and Pearl River. Straight-line distance: 26.74 mi (43.03 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
Pearl River

#2 Pearl River

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

Population15,876
Coordinates41.0589900, -74.0218100
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond Hill (-73.83125, 40.69983)
End: Pearl River (-74.02181, 41.05899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.62 L · about $4.89
Round trip
$9.78
2.44 gal · 9.24 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.89 $9.78
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.47 $10.93
Premium $4.86 $5.93 $11.86
Diesel $4.69 $5.73 $11.45

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond Hill and Pearl River. The current time is 09:53:55.

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.