Origin
Kings Park, NY
Morning in Kings Park on Saturday
Local time
10:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kings Park, NY to Richmond Hill, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
39.2 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kings Park, NY
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Richmond Hill, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kings Park, NY to Richmond Hill, NY covers 39.2 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pulaski Road, SM South, Sunken Meadow State Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 39.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 39.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pulaski Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kings Park, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kings Park, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski Road | — | — |
| SM South | — | — |
| Sunken Meadow State Parkway | — | — |
| Sagtikos State Parkway | — | — |
| I 495 West | — | — |
| LIE North Service Road | — | — |
| North Service Road | — | — |
| Long Island Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pulaski Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kings Park, NY and Richmond Hill, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
92 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Pulaski Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pulaski Road
3
Take the ramp sharp left toward SM South: Bay Shore
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
SM South: Bay Shore
4
Merge slight left onto Sunken Meadow State Parkway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Sunken Meadow State Parkway
5
Continue on Sagtikos State Parkway
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
·
Sagtikos State Parkway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: New York
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 495 West: New York
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: New York
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 495 West: New York
8
Turn straight onto LIE North Service Road
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
LIE North Service Road
9
Turn straight onto North Service Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Service Road
10
Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 495 West: New York
11
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
20 mi
·
26 min
·
Long Island Expressway
12
Take the exit slight right toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
13
Continue on North Service Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Service Road
14
Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road
371 ft
·
14 sec
·
Shelter Rock Road
15
Take the ramp right toward N West: New York
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
N West: New York
16
Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern State Parkway
17
Continue on Grand Central Parkway
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
18
Take the exit slight right toward 168th Street, Parsons Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
168th Street, Parsons Boulevard
19
Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
20
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street
21
Take the ramp straight toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
22
Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
23
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
24
Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Jamaica Avenue
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.6 mi from Kings Park, NY · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Kings Park, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Richmond Hill, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Richmond Hill, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.45 one way
$12.91 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Richmond Hill, NY
Morning in Richmond Hill on Saturday
Local time
10:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
North Hills, NY
20 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kings Park, NY to Richmond Hill, NY covers 39.2 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pulaski Road, SM South, Sunken Meadow State Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.6 miles from Kings Park, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Kings Park, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kings Park, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kings Park, NY to Richmond Hill, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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