Origin
North Wantagh, NY
Late night in North Wantagh on Saturday
Local time
2:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Wantagh, 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
30m
Distance
20.5 mi
33 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Wantagh, NY
Mel Audelo
Richmond Hill, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Wantagh, NY to Richmond Hill, NY covers 20.5 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southern State Parkway, Belt Parkway, Jerusalem Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.3 miles on Southern State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 30m highway drive covering 20.5 miles, with most of the trip on Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.3 miles on Southern State Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 105 / Jerusalem Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 20.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 105 / Jerusalem Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NY 105 / Jerusalem Avenue
Turn left onto NY 105 / Jerusalem Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
13.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
16.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
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BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whites...
8
19.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Jamaica Avenue, Hillside Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward Jamaica Avenue, Hillside Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from North Wantagh, NY to Richmond Hill, NY, road signs begin pointing toward So West: New York along the way.
So West: New York
3 mi in
|
~4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| Belt Parkway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Jerusalem Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 1.9 mi | 1m |
| Jamaica Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Wantagh Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 9.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Wantagh, NY and Richmond Hill, NY.
1
Start on Wantagh Avenue
37 ft
·
9 sec
·
Wantagh Avenue
2
Turn left onto NY 105
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Jerusalem Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward SO West: New York
4
Merge onto SO
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto BP
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
11
Continue on I 678
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 6
Toward Jamaica Avenue, Hillside Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
Jamaica Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.37 one way
$6.75 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Richmond Hill on Saturday
Local time
2:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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
30m 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 North Wantagh, NY to Richmond Hill, NY covers 20.5 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern State Parkway, Belt Parkway, Jerusalem Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 miles from North Wantagh, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.37 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 short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 20.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 105 / Jerusalem Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from North Wantagh, NY to Richmond Hill, NY, road signs begin pointing toward So West: New York along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include African Burial Ground National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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