Drive Time
3h 14m
Distance
169.4 mi
273 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
The drive from Brunswick, NY to Richmond Hill, NY covers 169.4 miles and takes about 3h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on White Church Road, Highway 2, Brunswick Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
84.7 miles from Brunswick, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 14m drive with frequent turns across 169.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| White Church Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 2 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brunswick Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pawling Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Linden Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spring Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ida Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick, NY and Richmond Hill, NY.
Start on the route
Continue on White Church Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 2
Continue on Brunswick Road
Turn left onto Pawling Avenue
Turn right onto Linden Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto Spring Avenue
Turn left onto Ida Street
Turn left onto 3rd Street
Continue on 4th Street
Continue on Burden Avenue
Continue on High Street
Take the ramp slight left toward I 787 South: Albany
Merge slight left
Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
Continue on Whitestone Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.7 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond Hill, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Brunswick, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brunswick, NY
This is one driving day of about 169.4 miles and 3h 14m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 84.7 mi from Brunswick, NY · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 84.7 miles from Brunswick, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Richmond Hill, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Richmond Hill, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$26.74 one way
$53.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $29.89 | $59.77 |
| premium | $4.86 | $32.42 | $64.84 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $31.31 | $62.61 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.8 | 0 | $17.79 | $8.13 |
| Efficient EV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.82 | $6.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.8 | 0 | $23.72 | $10.84 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Brunswick on Saturday
Local time
9:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Richmond Hill on Saturday
Local time
9:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
85 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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