How far is Utica, NY from Richmond Hill, NY?

The driving distance from Utica, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is about 254.9 miles (410.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
254.87 mi
04h 25m
Flight
180.87 mi
291.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.87 mi
Kilometers
291.08 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.87 mi
Kilometers
410.18 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond Hill
Wed, May 13, 12:25 AM EDT
Return by in Utica
Wed, May 13, 4:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Utica
2026-05-12T20:00
Arrive Richmond Hill
Wed, May 13, 12:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Utica
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Catskill
NY

Town in New York state, USA

From Utica
122.5 mi
02h 12m
To Richmond Hill
132.4 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph NW
Destination
Richmond Hill Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Tuesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Utica and Richmond Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Lane

    19 m · 10 sec · Washington Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Genesee Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 90

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  18. 18

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens

    1.5 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  23. 23

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    776 ft · 22 sec · Van Wyck Expressway West

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Jamaica Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
202 mi · 79%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 6%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 3%
Cross Bronx Expressway
4.45 mi · 2%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 2%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74 mi
180.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catskill
02h 12m from Utica
Leave By
8:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Utica 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 Utica to Richmond Hill?

The road trip is about 254.9 miles (410.2 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?

Catskill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.5 miles from Utica and 132.4 miles from Richmond Hill.

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

The direct path is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 74 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.04 one way or $72.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Utica and Sunny near Richmond Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Catskill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Catskill, 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 Catskill.

RAIL

Hudson

7 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

34 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

48 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

56 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Utica and Richmond Hill. Straight-line distance: 180.87 mi (291.08 km).

Utica

#1 Utica

The most populous city in Oneida County, New York.

Population59,253
Coordinates43.1009000, -75.2326600
Altitude139
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: Washington Lane (-75.232609, 43.100876)
End: Jamaica Avenue (-73.831286, 40.699914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.99 gal
34.04 L · about $36.04
Round trip
$72.08
17.98 gal · 68.08 L
Estimated CO2
79.9 kg one way
Round trip: 159.8 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $36.04 $72.08
Mid-grade $4.48 $40.28 $80.57
Premium $4.86 $43.70 $87.40
Diesel $4.69 $42.20 $84.40

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Utica and Richmond Hill. The current time is 20:00:01.

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.