How far is Richmond Hill, NY from Rockville Centre, NY?

The driving distance from Richmond Hill, NY to Rockville Centre, NY is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
12.52 mi
00h 19m
Flight
10.35 mi
16.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.35 mi
Kilometers
16.66 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.52 mi
Kilometers
20.15 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockville Centre
Sun, Apr 19, 7:48 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 8:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond Hill
2026-04-19T07:28
Arrive Rockville Centre
Sun, Apr 19, 7:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Richmond Hill
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
South Valley Stream
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Richmond Hill
6.3 mi
00h 09m
To Rockville Centre
6.3 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill and Rockville Centre.

  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

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Sunrise Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Morris Avenue

    641 ft · 38 sec · Morris Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Maple Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · Maple Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
120 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
4.68 mi · 37%
Van Wyck Expressway
2.55 mi · 20%
Belt Parkway
2.17 mi · 17%
South Conduit Avenue
1.03 mi · 8%
Jamaica Avenue
0.78 mi · 6%
NY 27 East
0.46 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

4.68 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Valley Stream
00h 09m from Richmond Hill
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Richmond Hill and Rain Showers Likely near Rockville Centre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond Hill to Rockville Centre?

The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Richmond Hill and 6.3 miles from Rockville Centre.

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

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Richmond Hill and Rain Showers Likely near Rockville Centre.

Stop Ideas Near South Valley Stream

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 South Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 13.5 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

Alicka Ampry- Samuel New York City Council Member

Brooklyn , NY
398 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Valley Stream.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

35 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and Rockville Centre. Straight-line distance: 10.35 mi (16.66 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
Rockville Centre

#2 Rockville Centre

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States

Population24,398
Coordinates40.6587100, -73.6412400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond Hill (-73.83125, 40.69983)
End: Rockville Centre (-73.64124, 40.65871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.67 L · about $1.76
Round trip
$3.53
0.88 gal · 3.34 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.76 $3.53
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.97 $3.94
Premium $4.86 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $4.69 $2.07 $4.13

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond Hill and Rockville Centre. The current time is 07:28:39.

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.