Riverside, NY Road Trips

With 3 routes heading out and 9 heading in, Riverside, NY works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 79 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Riverside, NY head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

6

Longest Drive

451.5 mi

Buffalo, NY

Quickest Drive

1h 42m

Jamaica, NY

Plan Around Riverside, NY

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Riverside, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Buffalo, NY to Riverside, NY 451.5 mi · 9h 37m Yonkers, NY to Riverside, NY 80.8 mi · 2h 3m The Bronx, NY to Riverside, NY 73.9 mi · 1h 53m Jamaica, NY to Riverside, NY 66.6 mi · 1h 42m

Continue From Riverside, NY

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Riverside, NY to Staten Island, NY 91 mi · 2h 21m Riverside, NY to The Bronx, NY 72.5 mi · 1h 51m

Trips from Riverside, NY

Riverside, NY to Staten Island, NY

91 mi 2h 21m

Riverside, NY to The Bronx, NY

72.5 mi 1h 51m

Driving from Riverside, NY

Expect an average of 79 miles and about 2h behind the wheel when leaving Riverside, NY. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 91 miles (2h 21m), while the shortest is just 72 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Riverside, NY most often head toward Staten Island, NY (91 mi, 2h 21m), The Bronx, NY (72.5 mi, 1h 51m), and East Flatbush, NY (72 mi, 1h 48m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 79-mile trip from Riverside, NY, budget about $12 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 3 mapped routes leaving Riverside, NY and 9 routes heading into Riverside, NY, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 72 to 91 miles.

The longest mapped route from Riverside, NY covers 91 miles and takes approximately 2h 21m. Shorter options start at just 72 miles.

The average route from Riverside, NY runs about 79 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 79-mile trip from Riverside, NY costs roughly $12 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Riverside, NY include Staten Island, NY, The Bronx, NY and East Flatbush, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.