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Trip from Lockport, NY to Richmond Hill, NY

Drive Time

8h 17m

Distance

390.4 mi

628 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$64

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
8h 10m ★
6 AM
8h 18m
8 AM
8h 33m
10 AM
8h 23m
12 PM
8h 21m
3 PM
8h 24m
5 PM
8h 32m
8 PM
8h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Lockport, NY, NY

Lockport, NY

Beth Fitzpatrick

Downtown Richmond Hill, NY, NY

Richmond Hill, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Lockport, NY to Richmond Hill, NY covers 390.4 miles and takes about 8h 17m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 81, New York State Thruway, Keystone Shortway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.8 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $63.56 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

195.2 miles from Lockport, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 8h 17m drive with frequent turns across 390.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 62 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 98.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 40 significant decision points across 390.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 24.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 255.6 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 40 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
24.3 mi into trip | ~38m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Albany

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 90 East: Albany
8
105.3 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in

Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
255.6 mi into trip | ~5h 28m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
9
370.4 mi into trip | ~7h 45m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck
9
389.4 mi into trip | ~8h 15m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

Towns Along This Route

Between Lockport, NY and Richmond Hill, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck.

Clyde

105.3 mi in | ~2h 12m

Mt Pocono

255.6 mi in | ~5h 28m | via US 6

Milford

256.3 mi in | ~5h 29m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

370.1 mi in | ~7h 44m

Leonia

370.4 mi in | ~7h 45m

Teaneck

370.4 mi in | ~7h 45m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 98.8 mi 1h 57m
New York State Thruway 80.7 mi 1h 33m
Keystone Shortway 80 mi 1h 37m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
State Highway 41 9.8 mi 13m
Clark Street Road 9.6 mi 11m
Lewiston Road 8.3 mi 13m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lockport, NY and Richmond Hill, NY.

1

Start on Market Street

48 ft · 3 sec · Market Street
2

Turn sharp left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Main Street
3

Continue on NY 31

1.3 mi · 1 min · East Avenue
4

Continue on NY 31

0.9 mi · 1 min · Chestnut Ridge Road
5

Continue on NY 77

6.7 mi · 11 min · Chestnut Ridge Road
6

Turn right onto NY 77

8.3 mi · 13 min · Lewiston Road
7

Turn right onto NY 63; NY 77

6.6 mi · 9 min · Alleghany Road
8

Take the ramp

369 ft · 9 sec
9

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · this road
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 90

81 mi · 1 hr 33 min · New York State Thruway
12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec
14

Continue on NY 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414
15

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
Use the left lane.
16

At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
17

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
18

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street
19

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street
20

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road
21

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street
22

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road
23

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street
24

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
25

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
26

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
27

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41
28

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street
29

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
30

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
31

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.
33

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6
Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
34

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.
35

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
36

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
37

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
38

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.
39

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
41

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
43

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
44

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
45

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
46

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
48

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
49

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
50

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
51

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
52

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.4 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
53

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min
Exit 6A Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54

Merge onto I 678

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
55

Continue on I 678

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
56

Continue on I 678

2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
57

Keep slight left at fork onto I 678

4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport Use the slight left lane.
58

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 6 Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue Use the right lane.
59

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue Use the slight right lane.
60

Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
61

Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
62

Arrive at destination

Jamaica Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 195.2 miles from Lockport, NY, or about 4h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 86 miles or 1h 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 195.2 miles or 4h 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 195.2 miles or 4h 17m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 57m

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 Lockport, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lockport, NY

Aim for roughly 195 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Richmond Hill, NY

Aim for roughly 195 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Lockport, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 98.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 195.2 mi from Lockport, NY · 4h 17m into the drive

Downtown Ramapo, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Ramapo, NY

195 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Ramapo, NY

Popular next leg

Ramapo, NY to Richmond Hill, NY

51.3 mi · 1h 17m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Ramapo, NY

195 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 195 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Manchester, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 195.2 miles from Lockport, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 195 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.

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.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Richmond Hill, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 121.2
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 377
View on nps.gov
Women's Rights National Historical Park

Women's Rights National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 107.7
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 377
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 390.4
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 390.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$63.56 one way

$127.11 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 137 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $68.87 $137.75
premium $4.88 $75.05 $150.10
diesel $5.64 $86.73 $173.47

Estimated Tolls: $26.59

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Whitestone Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway (80.7 mi) $4.04

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

$64

Tolls

$27

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$220–$330

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 136.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 117.1 1 $40.99 $18.74
Efficient EV 97.6 1 $34.16 $15.62
EV Truck/SUV 156.2 1 $54.66 $24.99

Gas CO2

137 kg

EV CO2

46 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Lockport, NY

Afternoon in Lockport on Monday

Local time

12:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Richmond Hill, NY

Afternoon in Richmond Hill on Monday

Local time

12:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 10 to 18 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

195 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

27 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

8h 17m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lockport, NY to Richmond Hill, NY covers 390.4 miles and takes about 8h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, New York State Thruway, Keystone Shortway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 195 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 195.2 miles from Lockport, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $63.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 40 significant decision points across 390.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 24.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 255.6 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lockport, NY and Richmond Hill, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck.

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