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Trip from New York City, NY to Richmond Hill, NY

Drive Time

25m

Distance

10.4 mi

17 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

1 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m

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

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Downtown New York City, NY, NY

New York City, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Downtown Richmond Hill, NY, NY

Richmond Hill, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from New York City to Richmond Hill, you are in for a short, direct journey of just 10.4 miles. This trip typically takes about 25 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion that does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate through local corridors like Myrtle Avenue, Flushing Avenue, and the Brooklyn Bridge. With fuel costs estimated at around $2, this is an incredibly economical route to manage. Because both locations are situated within the Northeast, you will experience a familiar, consistent regional atmosphere throughout the entire drive.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

5.2 miles from New York City, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous highway cruise. Only about 10% of this route involves highway driving, so you will spend most of your time navigating city streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 4.9 miles along Myrtle Avenue, providing the only real opportunity to settle into a rhythm. The road's personality is defined by frequent turns and urban transit, which contrasts sharply with the brief highway segments. Be prepared to shift your focus constantly as the route transitions between these varied local thoroughfares.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Myrtle Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 4.9 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

131 ft -5 ft

Total Climb

190 ft

Total Descent

126 ft

Highest Point

131 ft

~9.1 mi in

Elevation Range

137 ft

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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Chambers Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy — few decisions along the way

This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Chambers Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp — move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs — pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Chambers Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
7
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Centre Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
7
1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in

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

Use the right lane. Toward I 278: Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Cadma...
7
1.7 mi into trip | ~5m in | Sands Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
1.7 mi into trip | ~5m in

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs — pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Brooklyn-...

Towns Along This Route

Between New York City, NY and Richmond Hill, NY, road signs point toward Cadman Plaza West, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Flushing Avenue.

Cadman Plaza West

1.3 mi in | ~3m

Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East

1.4 mi in | ~4m

Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

1.7 mi in | ~5m

Flushing Avenue

2.9 mi in | ~7m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Myrtle Avenue 4.9 mi 10m
Flushing Avenue 1.1 mi 3m
Brooklyn Bridge 1.1 mi 2m
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway 1 mi 1m
Cooper Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Broadway 0.4 mi 1m
Cypress Hills Street 0.2 mi <1m
Prospect Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Myrtle Avenue — 4.9 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New York City, NY and Richmond Hill, NY.

1

Start on Broadway

79 ft · 10 sec · Broadway
2

Turn left onto Chambers Street

0.1 mi · 36 sec · Chambers Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
3

Turn right onto Centre Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Centre Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Continue on Brooklyn Bridge

1.1 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn Bridge
5

Take the exit

343 ft · 9 sec
Toward I 278: Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Cadman Plaza West Use the right lane.
6

Turn right

254 ft · 9 sec
Toward I 278: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
7

Turn right onto Cadman Plaza West

31 ft · 1 sec · Cadman Plaza West
8

Turn slight right

223 ft · 8 sec
Toward Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East
9

Turn slight right onto Prospect Street

0.2 mi · 52 sec · Prospect Street
Use the right lane.
10

Turn right onto Jay Street

276 ft · 17 sec · Jay Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

At end of road, turn left onto Sands Street

56 ft · 2 sec · Sands Street
Use the left lane.
12

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto I 278

1.0 mi · 1 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the none lane.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 30 Toward Flushing Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Turn right onto Flushing Avenue

1.1 mi · 3 min · Flushing Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Turn right onto Broadway

0.4 mi · 1 min · Broadway
17

Turn slight left onto Myrtle Avenue

2.4 mi · 5 min · Myrtle Avenue
18

Turn slight right onto Cypress Hills Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Cypress Hills Street
19

Turn left onto Cooper Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Cooper Avenue
20

Turn slight right onto Myrtle Avenue

2.5 mi · 5 min · Myrtle Avenue
21

Turn right onto 117th Street

206 ft · 14 sec · 117th Street
22

Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

347 ft · 11 sec · Jamaica Avenue
23

Arrive at destination

Jamaica Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick 10.4-mile trip, you have the advantage of total flexibility in your departure time. You will not need to plan for any stops along the way, as the short 25-minute duration makes it easy to power through in one go. Given the turn-heavy nature of these local roads, keep a close eye on your navigation to ensure you do not miss a turn on the city grid. Prioritize checking local traffic patterns before you leave, as the limited highway share means you will be relying on city streets that are prone to congestion. A concrete tip for this route: since you are navigating through Myrtle and Flushing Avenues, stay alert for frequent intersections that can slow your progress even over short distances.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5.2 miles from New York City, NY, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.9 miles.

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 10.4 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 5.2 miles or 13m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 22m

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 New York City, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from New York City, NY

This is one driving day of about 10.4 miles and 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New York City, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Myrtle Avenue for about 4.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 5.2 mi from New York City, NY · 13m into the drive

Downtown East Flatbush, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Flatbush, NY

5 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

Queens, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Flatbush, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 5.2 miles from New York City, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

0 mi from route Free
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...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 0.4
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 0.4
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument

Governors Island National Monument

National Monument

From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...

1 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 0.7
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Statue Of Liberty National Monument

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

National Monument

A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 0.4
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.64 one way

$3.28 round trip

$4.01/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $1.83 $3.67
premium $4.86 $1.99 $3.98
diesel $4.69 $1.92 $3.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way.

EV Charging Along Route

1 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

W 75th Parking Garage - Tesla Supercharger

New York, NY

Tesla

4 DCFC

Tesla: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.1 0 $1.09 $0.50
Efficient EV 2.6 0 $0.91 $0.42
EV Truck/SUV 4.2 0 $1.46 $0.67

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 58 minutes ago

Origin

New York City, NY

Evening in New York City on Sunday

Local time

7:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 14 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Destination

Richmond Hill, NY

Evening in Richmond Hill on Sunday

Local time

7:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 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

25m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from New York City, NY to Richmond Hill, NY covers 10.4 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Myrtle Avenue, Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.2 miles from New York City, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.64 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.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Chambers Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp — move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs — pick the right one.
Between New York City, NY and Richmond Hill, NY, road signs point toward Cadman Plaza West, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Flushing Avenue.

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