How far is Riverside, NY from Massachusetts, MA?
The driving distance from Riverside, NY to Massachusetts, MA is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Massachusetts.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Massachusetts.
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Start on the route
34 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
2992 ft · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.3 km · 5 min
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Turn right onto East Moriches-Riverhead Road
1525 ft · 26 sec · East Moriches-Riverhead Road
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Continue on Center Drive South
1.6 mi · 2 min · Center Drive South
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Take the ramp straight toward CR 94 east: Downtown Riverhead, Flanders, Hampton Bays
77 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nugent Drive
592 ft · 14 sec · Nugent Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Peconic Avenue
104 m · 20 sec · Peconic Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Peconic Avenue
830 ft · 23 sec · Peconic Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
35 m · 11 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Roanoke Avenue
1300 ft · 50 sec · Roanoke Avenue
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Turn right onto Northville Turnpike
3.4 mi · 7 min · Northville Turnpike
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Turn right onto Sound Avenue
5.4 mi · 9 min · Sound Avenue
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Continue on Middle Road
12.9 mi · 19 min · Middle Road
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Continue on Route 48
2725 ft · 54 sec · Route 48
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Continue on Main Road
7.8 mi · 13 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Cross Sound Ferry Terminal
646 ft · 49 sec
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Turn slight left
38 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Cross Sound Ferry
17.9 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Cross Sound Ferry
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Continue on Ferry Street
82 m · 21 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn right onto Ferry Street
581 ft · 33 sec · Ferry Street
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Continue on Ferry Street
36 m · 9 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
1500 ft · 27 sec · Water Street
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Continue straight
4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
29.9 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left
30.5 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Shrewsbury
1701 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Washington Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Southwest Cutoff
2397 ft · 35 sec · Southwest Cutoff
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 146
1582 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90
1844 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
1787 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
36.6 mi · 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
2628 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
872 ft · 23 sec
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Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street
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Continue on River Street
2905 ft · 2 min · River Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
105 m · 15 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn sharp left onto Western Avenue
94 m · 18 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto Soden Street
76 m · 11 sec · Soden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Soden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Massachusetts.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
36.6 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Riverside and Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny near Massachusetts.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Massachusetts?
The road trip is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.6 miles from Riverside and 80.7 miles from Massachusetts.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.42 one way or $48.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Riverside and Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny near Massachusetts.
Stop Ideas Near Plainfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainfield.
Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut
Westerly station
Kingston station
Mystic station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Massachusetts. Straight-line distance: 130.73 mi (210.39 km).
#1 Riverside
Riverside is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8812100, -72.6778700 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Massachusetts
Located in the New England region of the northeastern United States, Massachusetts is home to major cities like Boston and Worcester.
| Population | 6,893,574 |
| Coordinates | 42.3656500, -71.1083200 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Massachusetts (-71.10832, 42.36565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.29 | $24.42 | $48.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $27.62 | $55.25 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $29.89 | $59.78 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $36.75 | $73.49 |
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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