Trip from Richmond Hill, NY to Brunswick, NY

Drive Time

3h 36m

Distance

168 mi

270 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 24m ★

6 AM

3h 36m

8 AM

4h 1m

10 AM

3h 45m

12 PM

3h 42m

3 PM

3h 46m

5 PM

4h 0m

8 PM

3h 29m

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

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Richmond Hill, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Brunswick, NY

Peter Olexa

Trip Overview

Traveling from Richmond Hill to Brunswick covers 168 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 36 minutes. Because this is a relatively quick journey, you can easily complete it as a single-day trip without needing an overnight stop. Your route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, including NY 17, NJ 17, and NJ 4, which make up 92% of your travel time. Budgeting approximately $27 for fuel should keep you covered for the entire trek across the Northeast. While the drive is straightforward, planning for one intermediate stop will help break up the journey and keep your energy levels consistent behind the wheel. It is a practical, efficient connection between these two New York locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

84 miles from Richmond Hill, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding backroads. With 92% of your trip spent on major roads, you will spend the vast majority of your time maintaining highway speeds. The most significant portion of your journey involves a 111.7-mile stretch on NY 17, which serves as the backbone of your transit. This long, uninterrupted segment defines the character of the drive, requiring steady focus as you transition between the various highway systems. You should be prepared for a consistent pace that minimizes technical maneuvering in favor of straightforward, high-speed travel.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

NY 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 111.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 168 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 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 key points

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

10 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut

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 19S-W; 19N Toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: Geor...

10.2 mi into trip | ~16m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan

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

Use the slight left lane. Exit 19S-W Toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washingto...

18.1 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

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. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

18.3 mi into trip | ~28m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 4 West: Paramus

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 72A Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus

25.4 mi into trip | ~37m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah

Towns Along This Route

Between Richmond Hill, NY and Brunswick, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut, Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack, Gsp South and Gsp North - among others.

Manhattan

10 mi in | ~15m

New Haven Connecticut

10 mi in | ~15m

Upper Level

15.6 mi in | ~23m | via I 95; US 1

Njtp South: Hackensack

18.1 mi in | ~27m

Gsp South

25.2 mi in | ~37m

Gsp North

25.2 mi in | ~37m

Newark

25.2 mi in | ~37m

Mahwah

25.2 mi in | ~37m

New York State Thruway North: Albany

40.4 mi in | ~57m | via NY 17

Troy

152.2 mi in | ~3h 6m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NY 17	111.7 mi	2h 8m
NJ 17	14.7 mi	18m
NJ 4	6.7 mi	9m
I 787	5.9 mi	8m
Van Wyck Expressway	4.9 mi	7m
Brunswick Road	4.9 mi	8m
I 95	4.8 mi	6m
Whitestone Expressway	2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: NY 17 — 111.7 mi, about 2h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Jamaica Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Jamaica Avenue

Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Van Wyck Expressway

Use the left lane.

Continue on 138th Street

298 ft · 6 sec · 138th Street

Use the straight / left / none lanes.

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx

Merge onto I 678

4.8 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 678

2.0 mi · 2 min · Whitestone Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 678

1.3 mi · 1 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

Continue on I 678

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 19S-W; 19N Toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 50 sec

Exit 19S-W Toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward I 95 South Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 95

4.8 mi · 6 min · I 95

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Toward Upper Level

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.6 mi · 59 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.5 mi · 48 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.6 mi · 39 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 95 EXPR; NJTP

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 72A Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 4

6.7 mi · 9 min · NJ 4

Use the none / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 17

3.3 mi · 4 min · NJ 17

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NJ 17

7.3 mi · 9 min · NJ 17

Use the none lane.

Continue on NJ 17

0.7 mi · 50 sec · NJ 17

Use the none lane.

Continue on NJ 17

3.3 mi · 4 min · NJ 17

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 287; NY 17

0.2 mi · 10 sec · I 287; NY 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17

112 mi · 2 hr 8 min · NY 17

Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec

Exit 23 Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 787

5.9 mi · 8 min · I 787

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 45 sec

Exit 7E Toward NY 378 East: South Troy Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto NY 378

0.6 mi · 1 min · NY 378

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 4

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Burden Avenue

Turn slight right onto US 4

1.0 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

Turn right onto Jefferson Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Jefferson Street

Turn right onto Hill Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Hill Street

Continue on Spring Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Spring Avenue

Turn left onto Linden Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Linden Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto NY 66

495 ft · 18 sec · Pawling Avenue

Use the left / right lanes.

At end of road, turn right onto NY 2

4.9 mi · 8 min · Brunswick Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on NY 2

0.2 mi · 25 sec · State Highway 2

Turn right onto White Church Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · White Church Road

Turn slight left

141 ft · 10 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To ensure a smooth trip, consider departing during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the heavy highway stretches. Since the drive is 168 miles, keeping your single planned stop flexible allows you to pull over whenever you feel the need to stretch your legs. Keep a close watch on your fuel gauge during that 111.7-mile stretch on NY 17, as opportunities to pull off may be less frequent than on local roads. Having your $27 fuel budget ready in advance helps streamline your transit. Embracing this route’s direct nature is the best way to handle the drive, as the limited stop requirement offers you the freedom to reach Brunswick on your own preferred schedule.

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 84 miles from Richmond Hill, NY, or about 1h 47m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.7 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 84 miles or 1h 47m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brunswick, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Richmond Hill, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Richmond Hill, NY

This is one driving day of about 168 miles and 3h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Richmond Hill, 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.

The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 111.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 84 mi from Richmond Hill, NY · 1h 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

84 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84 miles from Richmond Hill, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.7 miles.

Arriving in Brunswick, NY

The final approach into Brunswick, 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 Brunswick, NY.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.35 one way

$54.70 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$29.64	$59.28
premium	$4.88	$32.30	$64.59
diesel	$5.64	$37.32	$74.65

Estimated Tolls: $22.55

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Whitestone Bridge $6.55

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

$27

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	50.4	$17.64	$8.06
Efficient EV	42	$14.70	$6.72
EV Truck/SUV	67.2	$23.52	$10.75

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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 2 days ago

Origin

Richmond Hill, NY

Evening in Richmond Hill on Sunday

Local time

6:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brunswick, NY

Evening in Brunswick on Sunday

Local time

6:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

84 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 36m 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 Richmond Hill, NY to Brunswick, NY covers 168 miles and takes about 3h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NY 17, NJ 17, NJ 4. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 84 miles from Richmond Hill, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.35 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Richmond Hill, NY and Brunswick, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut, Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack, Gsp South and Gsp North - among others.

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Trip from Richmond Hill, NY to Brunswick, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Brunswick, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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