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

The driving distance from Richmond Hill, NY to Terryville, NY is about 48 miles (77.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
47.97 mi
01h 08m
Flight
42.59 mi
68.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.59 mi
Kilometers
68.55 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.97 mi
Kilometers
77.2 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terryville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:36 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 3:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond Hill
2026-04-19T01:28
Arrive Terryville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Plainview
NY

City in Texas

From Richmond Hill
23.9 mi
00h 34m
To Terryville
24 mi
00h 34m

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
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jamaica Avenue

    34 m · 11 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lefferts Boulevard

    2450 ft · 2 min · Lefferts Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Metropolitan Avenue

    2315 ft · 56 sec · Metropolitan Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    706 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    2013 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Grand Central Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Northern State Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown

    1265 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road

    689 ft · 22 sec · Shelter Rock Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Service Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Service Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Riverhead

    1168 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    23.4 mi · 32 min · Long Island Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip

    669 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1153 ft · 23 sec · Express Drive South

  16. 16

    Continue on Express Drive South

    2136 ft · 45 sec · Express Drive South

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Wheeler Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Townline Road

    530 ft · 17 sec · Townline Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard

    1948 ft · 35 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Nesconset Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Nesconset Highway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
23.4 mi · 49%
Nesconset Highway
7.73 mi · 16%
Grand Central Parkway
6.84 mi · 14%
Northern State Parkway
2.36 mi · 5%
Wheeler Road
1.58 mi · 3%
Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
1.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

23.4 mi · 00h 32m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainview
00h 34m from Richmond Hill
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Richmond Hill and Rain Showers Likely near Terryville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48 miles (77.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Richmond Hill and 24 miles from Terryville.

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

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.78 one way or $13.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plainview

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 Plainview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 7.8 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

41 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

44 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and Terryville. Straight-line distance: 42.59 mi (68.55 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
Terryville

#2 Terryville

Census designated place in Connecticut, United States of America

Population11,849
Coordinates40.9089900, -73.0651100
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond Hill (-73.83125, 40.69983)
End: Terryville (-73.06511, 40.90899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.41 L · about $6.78
Round trip
$13.55
3.38 gal · 12.82 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.78 $13.55
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.57 $15.15
Premium $4.86 $8.22 $16.43
Diesel $4.69 $7.93 $15.87

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 Terryville. The current time is 01:28:17.

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.