How far is Richmond Hill, NY from Woodbury, NY?
The driving distance from Richmond Hill, NY to Woodbury, NY is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond Hill and Woodbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill and Woodbury.
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Start on Jamaica Avenue
34 m · 11 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn left onto Lefferts Boulevard
2450 ft · 2 min · Lefferts Boulevard
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Turn left onto Metropolitan Avenue
2315 ft · 56 sec · Metropolitan Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
706 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
2013 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Continue on Northern State Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
1265 ft · 38 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
689 ft · 22 sec · Shelter Rock Road
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Turn right onto South Service Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Service Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Riverhead
1168 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 25 East: Syosset
1029 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Jericho Turnpike
5.2 mi · 9 min · Jericho Turnpike
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Turn left onto Woodbury Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Woodbury Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodbury Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond Hill and Woodbury.
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.
Grand Central Parkway
Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
6.84 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Richmond Hill and Rain Showers Likely near Woodbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond Hill to Woodbury?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 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?
Searingtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Richmond Hill and 12.2 miles from Woodbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 $3.45 one way or $6.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Richmond Hill and Rain Showers Likely near Woodbury.
Stop Ideas Near Searingtown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Searingtown.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 20.92 mi (33.67 km).
#1 Richmond Hill
A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.
| Population | 98,984 |
| Coordinates | 40.6998300, -73.8312500 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodbury
Hamlet within the town of Oyster Bay, New York
| Population | 11,058 |
| Coordinates | 40.8256500, -73.4676200 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodbury (-73.46762, 40.82565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.04 | $8.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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