How far is Westbury, NY from Richmond Hill, NY?
The driving distance from Westbury, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westbury and Richmond Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westbury and Richmond Hill.
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Start on Post Avenue
3078 ft · 1 min · Post Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward N West: New York
819 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
8.6 mi · 12 min · Northern State Parkway
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Continue on Grand Central Parkway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward 168th Street, Parsons Boulevard
651 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1451 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
2536 ft · 1 min
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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 Westbury 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.
Northern State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
8.56 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Westbury and Rain Showers Likely near Richmond Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westbury to Richmond Hill?
The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Westbury and 9.2 miles from Richmond Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Westbury and Rain Showers Likely near Richmond Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Success
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westbury and Richmond Hill. Straight-line distance: 13.33 mi (21.45 km).
#1 Westbury
Village in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 15,379 |
| Coordinates | 40.7556600, -73.5876300 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.57 | $5.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
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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