How far is Somers, NY from Richmond Hill, NY?
The driving distance from Somers, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Community (coterminous town-village) in Westchester County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somers and Richmond Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somers and Richmond Hill.
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Start on the route
40 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Somerstown Turnpike
1.5 km · 2 min · Somerstown Turnpike
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Turn left onto Goldens Bridge Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Goldens Bridge Road
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Continue on Green Street
1302 ft · 28 sec · Green Street
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Continue on Waccabuc Road
1366 ft · 34 sec · Waccabuc Road
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Take the ramp right toward New York City, White Plains
1457 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
563 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
776 ft · 22 sec · Van Wyck Expressway West
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Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue
1.3 km · 2 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 Somers 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.
New York City
Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny near Somers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somers to Richmond Hill?
The road trip is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Harrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Somers and 26.2 miles from Richmond Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.22 one way or $14.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Somers is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Harrison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harrison.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somers and Richmond Hill. Straight-line distance: 44.07 mi (70.93 km).
#1 Somers
Town in New York, US
| Population | 21,476 |
| Coordinates | 41.3281500, -73.6856900 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| 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: Jamaica Avenue (-73.831286, 40.699914)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.22 | $14.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $8.07 | $16.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $8.45 | $16.90 |
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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