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

The driving distance from Richmond Hill, NY to Rye, NY is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
25.84 mi
00h 38m
Flight
20.88 mi
33.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.88 mi
Kilometers
33.6 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.84 mi
Kilometers
41.59 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rye
Sun, May 24, 9:33 PM EDT
Return by in Richmond Hill
Sun, May 24, 10:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond Hill
2026-05-24T20:54
Arrive Rye
Sun, May 24, 9:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 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

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
Eastchester
NY

Town in Westchester County, New York, United States

From Richmond Hill
12.9 mi
00h 19m
To Rye
12.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Richmond Hill Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Today
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph E
Destination
57°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven

    1570 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · New England Thruway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Rye

    835 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Boston Post Road

    2417 ft · 43 sec · Boston Post Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Boston Post Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Boston Post Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boston Post Road

Car Route Details

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

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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New England Thruway
10.5 mi · 40%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.92 mi · 19%
Hutchinson River Parkway
4.07 mi · 16%
Whitestone Expressway
1.97 mi · 8%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 5%
Hutchinson River Expressway
1.19 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

New England Thruway

Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

10.5 mi · 00h 14m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastchester
00h 19m from Richmond Hill
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Likely leaving Richmond Hill and Rain near Rye.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Eastchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Richmond Hill and 12.9 miles from Rye.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.65 one way or $7.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Eastchester

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 Eastchester and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 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
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 14.1 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 11.1 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 Eastchester.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and Rye. Straight-line distance: 20.88 mi (33.6 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
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#2 Rye

A town in Westchester County, New York.

Population46,100
Coordinates40.9806500, -73.6837400
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond Hill (-73.83125, 40.69983)
End: Rye (-73.68374, 40.98065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.45 L · about $3.65
Round trip
$7.30
1.82 gal · 6.9 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.65 $7.30
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.08 $8.16
Premium $4.86 $4.42 $8.85
Diesel $4.69 $4.27 $8.54

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond Hill and Rye. The current time is 20:54:55.

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.