Origin
Richmond Hill, NY
Evening in Richmond Hill on Friday
Local time
6:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond Hill, NY to Greenburgh, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richmond Hill, NY
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Greenburgh, NY
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Trip Overview
Richmond Hill, NY to Greenburgh, NY is 27.4 miles and takes about 43m via Hutchinson River Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway, and New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within New York, moving you from the bustling Northeast region towards the northern part of the state. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a quick journey or as a segment of a longer New York adventure. You'll spend most of your time on major parkways and expressways, so expect consistent traffic flow typical of this busy area.
About the Cities
Arriving in Greenburgh, NY
Full guide →Founded 1788
Top landmarks
- • Ferncliff Cemetery — cemetery in Hartsdale, New York, United States
- • Hartsdale Pet Cemetery — pet cemetery in Greenburgh, New York
- • Evangeline Booth House — historic house in Hartsdale, New York, USA
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route leans heavily into its highway profile, with 63% of the drive utilizing major parkways and expressways. You'll navigate stretches like the Hutchinson River Parkway, including one continuous section of 6.3 miles on this road. The Van Wyck Expressway and New York State Thruway also form significant portions of the journey. Expect a relatively fast-paced drive with limited opportunities for spontaneous stops, as the focus is on efficient travel between these two New York locations.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hutchinson River Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hutchinson River Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Van Wyck Expressway.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 19 decision points packed into just 27.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Van Wyck Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles (Cross County Parkway (local lanes)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Van Wyck Expressway
Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
19.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Keep slight right at fork onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes) toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
7
19.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Central Park Avenue North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4N
Toward Central Park Avenue North
7
25.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward NY 9A: Ardsley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward NY 9A: Ardsley
7
25.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Ashford Avenue
Turn left onto Ashford Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Richmond Hill, NY and Greenburgh, NY, road signs point toward Cross County Parkway West, Exits 5 - 4N - 4S, Park Avenue North and Albany.
Cross County Parkway West
18 mi in
|
~28m
Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
19.1 mi in
|
~30m
|
via Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Park Avenue North
19.6 mi in
|
~31m
Albany
20.1 mi in
|
~32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| New York State Thruway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Jamaica Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Hutchinson River Parkway
— 6.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill, NY and Greenburgh, NY.
1
Start on Jamaica Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Jamaica Avenue
2
Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on 138th Street
298 ft
·
6 sec
·
138th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
5
Merge onto I 678
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 678
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
8
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on HR
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
12
Turn right onto NY 22
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Columbus Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Cross County Parkway West
Use the left lane.
14
Merge onto Cross County Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross County Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 4N
Toward Central Park Avenue North
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Central Park Avenue
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany
19
Merge onto I 87
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
New York State Thruway
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 7
Toward NY 9A: Ardsley
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn right onto NY 9A
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Saw Mill River Road
22
Turn left onto Ashford Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Ashford Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
Take the ramp
470 ft
·
12 sec
24
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
25
Arrive at destination
Saw Mill River Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.51 one way
$9.02 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.88 | $9.75 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.79
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(4.9 mi)
$0.24
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$7
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Greenburgh, NY
Evening in Greenburgh on Friday
Local time
6:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
11 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
43m 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 Greenburgh, NY covers 27.4 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hutchinson River Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway, New York State Thruway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.7 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 $4.51 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 19 decision points packed into just 27.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Van Wyck Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles (Cross County Parkway (local lanes)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Richmond Hill, NY and Greenburgh, NY, road signs point toward Cross County Parkway West, Exits 5 - 4N - 4S, Park Avenue North and Albany.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument. 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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