Origin
Kirkland, NY
Afternoon in Kirkland on Sunday
Local time
4:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kirkland, NY to Richmond Hill, NY
Drive Time
4h 34m
Distance
263.6 mi
424 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 21m
★
6 AM
4h 35m
8 AM
5h 2m
10 AM
4h 44m
12 PM
4h 41m
3 PM
4h 45m
5 PM
5h 0m
8 PM
4h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richmond Hill, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Kirkland, NY to Richmond Hill, NY covers 263.6 miles and takes about 4h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Limberlost Road, Clinton Road, North-South Arterial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
131.8 miles from Kirkland, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 34m drive with frequent turns across 263.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Limberlost 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 34m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kirkland, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Limberlost Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clinton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North-South Arterial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Court Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Genesee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York State Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Limberlost Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland, NY and Richmond Hill, NY.
1
Start on Seneca Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Seneca Turnpike
2
Turn right onto Limberlost Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Limberlost Road
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clinton Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Clinton Road
4
Turn right onto North-South Arterial Highway
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North-South Arterial Highway
5
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
6
Keep slight right
220 ft
·
6 sec
7
Turn slight right onto Court Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Court Street
8
Turn left onto Genesee Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Genesee Street
9
Take the ramp right toward I 90
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 90
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 90 East
11
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
84 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
New York State Thruway
12
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
New York State Thruway
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
14
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
15
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
16
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
17
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
18
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
19
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
20
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
21
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
22
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
23
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
24
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
25
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
27
Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
28
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
29
Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
30
Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
31
Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
32
Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
33
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
34
Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Jamaica Avenue
35
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 131.8 miles from Kirkland, NY, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.8 miles or 2h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond Hill, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kirkland, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Kirkland, NY
This is one driving day of about 263.6 miles and 4h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kirkland, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 131.8 mi from Kirkland, NY · 2h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 131.8 miles from Kirkland, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Richmond Hill, NY
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.91 one way
$85.83 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $46.50 | $93.01 |
| premium | $4.88 | $50.68 | $101.35 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $58.56 | $117.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$43
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.1 | 0 | $27.68 | $12.65 |
| Efficient EV | 65.9 | 0 | $23.07 | $10.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.4 | 1 | $36.90 | $16.87 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Afternoon in Richmond Hill on Sunday
Local time
4:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
132 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 34m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kirkland, NY to Richmond Hill, NY covers 263.6 miles and takes about 4h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Limberlost Road, Clinton Road, North-South Arterial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 131.8 miles from Kirkland, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 34m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kirkland, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kirkland, NY to Richmond Hill, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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