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

The driving distance from Richmond Hill, NY to Plattsburgh, NY is about 314.1 miles (505.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 277 miles (445.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
314.13 mi
06h 20m
Flight
277.01 mi
445.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
277.01 mi
Kilometers
445.81 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.13 mi
Kilometers
505.54 km
Drive Time
06h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plattsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 6:56 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond Hill
2026-04-23T00:36
Arrive Plattsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 6:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:20 PM to 1:50 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond Hill
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Menands
NY

Village in Albany County, New York, United States

From Richmond Hill
157.1 mi
03h 10m
To Plattsburgh
157 mi
03h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
54°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    111.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 12 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    1863 ft · 29 sec

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs

    1472 ft · 50 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

    1.3 km · 2 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    143.5 mi · 2 hr 46 min · Adirondack Northway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: Plattsburgh International Airport

    1202 ft · 30 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Peru Street

    558 ft · 12 sec · South Peru Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto South Catherine Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Catherine Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    736 ft · 18 sec · Broad Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    1522 ft · 30 sec · Oak Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Cornelia Street

    713 ft · 14 sec · Cornelia Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cornelia Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
43 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
7 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
143 mi · 46%
I 87 North
113 mi · 36%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 5%
I 787
9.6 mi · 3%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 2%
I 95 South
5.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

143 mi · 02h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
277 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menands
03h 10m from Richmond Hill
Leave By
11:20 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Plattsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 314.1 miles (505.5 km) and usually takes 06h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Menands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.1 miles from Richmond Hill and 157 miles from Plattsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 277 miles (445.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.42 one way or $88.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Plattsburgh is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Menands

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 Menands and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Albany City Hall
Meeting point 2.4 mi away

Albany City Hall

Albany , NY
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Rating 4.0/5 68 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

6 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

22 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

43 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

44 mi away
26 Station Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and Plattsburgh. Straight-line distance: 277.01 mi (445.81 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
Plattsburgh

#2 Plattsburgh

City in the state of New York, USA

Population11,823
Coordinates44.6994900, -73.4529100
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond Hill (-73.83125, 40.69983)
End: Plattsburgh (-73.45291, 44.69949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 506 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.08 gal
41.96 L · about $44.42
Round trip
$88.84
22.16 gal · 83.92 L
Estimated CO2
98.5 kg one way
Round trip: 196.9 kg / 434 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $44.42 $88.84
Mid-grade $4.48 $49.65 $99.30
Premium $4.86 $53.86 $107.72
Diesel $4.69 $52.01 $104.02

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond Hill and Plattsburgh. The current time is 00:36:32.

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.