How far is South Farmingdale, NY from Richmond Hill, NY?

The driving distance from South Farmingdale, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is about 30 miles (48.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
30 mi
00h 50m
Flight
20.54 mi
33.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.54 mi
Kilometers
33.05 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30 mi
Kilometers
48.28 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond Hill
Wed, Apr 22, 8:30 PM EDT
Return by in South Farmingdale
Wed, Apr 22, 9:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Farmingdale
2026-04-22T19:40
Arrive Richmond Hill
Wed, Apr 22, 8:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Farmingdale
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
West Hempstead
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From South Farmingdale
13 mi
00h 25m
To Richmond Hill
17 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
South Farmingdale Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Wednesday
Using Massapequa Park as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Farmingdale and Richmond Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Farmingdale and Richmond Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Staples Street

    29 m · 3 sec · Staples Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broadway

    824 ft · 14 sec · Broadway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York

    1055 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    16.7 mi · 21 min · Southern State Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2314 ft · 39 sec · Belt Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge

    2747 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway

    2266 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamaica Avenue, Hillside Avenue

    787 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Jamaica Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Farmingdale and Richmond Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
16.7 mi · 56%
Belt Parkway
4.11 mi · 14%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.86 mi · 6%
I 678 North
1.15 mi · 4%
Jamaica Avenue
0.98 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

16.7 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
20.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Hempstead
00h 25m from South Farmingdale
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving South Farmingdale and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Richmond Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Farmingdale to Richmond Hill?

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

West Hempstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from South Farmingdale and 17 miles from Richmond Hill.

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

The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around South Farmingdale and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Richmond Hill.

Stop Ideas Near West Hempstead

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Hempstead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 13.6 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

West Hempstead
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Hempstead.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

29 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

33 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Farmingdale and Richmond Hill. Straight-line distance: 20.54 mi (33.05 km).

South Farmingdale

#1 South Farmingdale

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population14,486
Coordinates40.7206600, -73.4401200
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Richmond Hill

#2 Richmond Hill

A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.

Population98,984
Coordinates40.6998300, -73.8312500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Staples Street (-73.44012, 40.720686)
End: Jamaica Avenue (-73.831286, 40.699914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.01 L · about $4.25
Round trip
$8.50
2.12 gal · 8.02 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.25 $8.50
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.75 $9.50
Premium $4.86 $5.15 $10.31
Diesel $4.69 $4.98 $9.95

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 New York · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between South Farmingdale and Richmond Hill. The current time is 19:40:18.

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.