How far is Roxbury, NY from Richmond Hill, NY?
The driving distance from Roxbury, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Residential neighborhood in the eastern section of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roxbury and Richmond Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roxbury and Richmond Hill.
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Start on the route
82 m · 25 sec
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Turn left
66 m · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Beach 181st Street
115 m · 32 sec · Beach 181st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockaway Point Boulevard
2629 ft · 2 min · Rockaway Point Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Marine Parkway Bridge, Brooklyn
1442 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
1.4 km · 2 min · Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Flatbush Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Flatbush Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Kennedy Airport
1963 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
5.7 mi · 9 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Woodhaven, Rockaways, Cross Bay Boulevard
1286 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Cross Bay Boulevard
1 mi · 3 min · Cross Bay Boulevard
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Continue on Cross Bay Boulevard
158 m · 11 sec · Cross Bay Boulevard
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Continue on Woodhaven Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Woodhaven Boulevard
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Turn slight right
67 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Woodhaven Boulevard
151 m · 27 sec · Woodhaven Boulevard
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Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Jamaica Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jamaica Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roxbury and Richmond Hill.
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.
Belt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
5.71 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.
Sunny leaving Roxbury and Sunny near Richmond Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roxbury to Richmond Hill?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
East New York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Roxbury and 6.5 miles from Richmond Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roxbury and Sunny near Richmond Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roxbury and Richmond Hill. Straight-line distance: 9.72 mi (15.65 km).
#1 Roxbury
Town in Delaware County, New York
| Population | 2,296 |
| Coordinates | 40.5664900, -73.8906900 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Richmond Hill (-73.83125, 40.69983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $4.45 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
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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