How far is Riverside, MO from New York, MO?

The driving distance from Riverside, MO to New York, MO is about 275.5 miles (443.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.6 miles (343.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
275.52 mi
04h 26m
Flight
213.57 mi
343.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.57 mi
Kilometers
343.71 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.52 mi
Kilometers
443.41 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York
Sun, May 31, 11:58 AM CDT
Return by in Riverside
Sun, May 31, 4:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverside
2026-05-31T07:32
Arrive New York
Sun, May 31, 11:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverside
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rensselaer
MO

Village in Missouri, United States

From Riverside
137.1 mi
02h 13m
To New York
138.4 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and New York.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and New York.

  1. 1

    Start on River

    666 ft · 34 sec · River

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dow Industrial Drive

    2904 ft · 2 min · Dow Industrial Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Commercial Boulevard

    3270 ft · 1 min · Commercial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2237 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.9 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City

    118 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis

    705 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    2009 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    674 ft · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    98.8 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Avenue of the Saints

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left

    76 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road

    2645 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 422

    85 m · 9 sec · County Road 422

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City

    1226 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    132.8 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  23. 23

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and New York.

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
133 mi · 48%
Avenue of the Saints
98.8 mi · 36%
I 55 North
14.2 mi · 5%
I 270 West
12.5 mi · 5%
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.84 mi · 2%
Veterans Road
2.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

133 mi · 02h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.9 mi
213.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rensselaer
02h 13m from Riverside
Leave By
8:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Riverside and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Riverside to New York?

The road trip is about 275.5 miles (443.4 km) and usually takes 04h 26m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rensselaer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.1 miles from Riverside and 138.4 miles from New York.

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

The direct path is about 213.6 miles (343.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.65 one way or $73.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Riverside and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New York.

Stop Ideas Near Rensselaer

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rensselaer, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Quincy

35 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane
RAIL

La Plata

90 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
RAIL

Fort Madison station

107 mi away
1601 20th Street
RAIL

Hermann

108 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and New York. Straight-line distance: 213.57 mi (343.71 km).

Riverside

#1 Riverside

City in Platte County, Missouri, United States

Population3,528
Coordinates38.2867200, -90.3801200
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
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#2 New York

Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America

Population264
Coordinates39.6852900, -93.9268800
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: River (-90.381098, 38.286187)
End: Northeast State Highway B (-93.92718, 39.685291)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 443 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.72 gal
36.8 L · about $36.65
Round trip
$73.31
19.44 gal · 73.6 L
Estimated CO2
86.4 kg one way
Round trip: 172.8 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.65 $73.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.34 $82.68
Premium $4.65 $45.24 $90.47
Diesel $5.30 $51.55 $103.11

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 Missouri · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverside and New York. The current time is 07:32:02.

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.