How far is White Plains, NY from Richmond Hill, NY?

The driving distance from White Plains, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
29.21 mi
00h 50m
Flight
23.36 mi
37.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.36 mi
Kilometers
37.6 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.21 mi
Kilometers
47.01 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
Sun, May 24, 8:38 PM EDT
Return by in White Plains
Sun, May 24, 9:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Plains
2026-05-24T19:48
Arrive Richmond Hill
Sun, May 24, 8:38 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
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Plains
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
Eastchester
NY

Town in Westchester County, New York, United States

From White Plains
13.3 mi
00h 25m
To Richmond Hill
15.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph E
Destination
Richmond Hill Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Today
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White Plains and Richmond Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    22 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    142 m · 8 sec · North Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Hamilton Avenue

    37 m · 5 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on North Broadway

    2069 ft · 58 sec · North Broadway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Broadway

    654 ft · 19 sec · South Broadway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    760 ft · 23 sec · Maple Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Mamaroneck Avenue

    1216 ft · 30 sec · Mamaroneck Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Old Mamaroneck Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Mamaroneck Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Secor Road

    1540 ft · 31 sec · Secor Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Larchmont

    135 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Heathcote Bypass

    1 mi · 2 min · Heathcote Bypass

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Weaver Street

    2941 ft · 1 min · Weaver Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Stratton Road

    1156 ft · 38 sec · Stratton Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pinebrook Boulevard

    159 m · 16 sec · Pinebrook Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward Hutchinson Parkway South

    1276 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  22. 22

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    776 ft · 22 sec · Van Wyck Expressway West

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Jamaica Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White Plains 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hutchinson River Parkway
10.9 mi · 37%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 15%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 8%
Old Mamaroneck Road
1.83 mi · 6%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 4%
Hutchinson River Expressway
1.19 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Hutchinson River Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

8.23 mi · 00h 12m

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 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
23.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastchester
00h 25m from White Plains
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving White Plains and Rain Likely near Richmond Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from White Plains to Richmond Hill?

The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 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?

Eastchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from White Plains and 15.9 miles from Richmond Hill.

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

The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.13 one way or $8.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around White Plains and Rain Likely near Richmond Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Eastchester

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 Eastchester and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 14.6 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eastchester.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Plains and Richmond Hill. Straight-line distance: 23.36 mi (37.6 km).

White Plains

#1 White Plains

The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

Population58,286
Coordinates41.0339900, -73.7629100
Altitude65
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: Main Street (-73.762983, 41.03406)
End: Jamaica Avenue (-73.831286, 40.699914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.9 L · about $4.13
Round trip
$8.26
2.06 gal · 7.8 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.13 $8.26
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.62 $9.23
Premium $4.86 $5.01 $10.01
Diesel $4.69 $4.83 $9.67

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between White Plains and Richmond Hill. The current time is 19:48:12.

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.