Origin
Richmond Hill, NY
Afternoon in Richmond Hill on Sunday
Local time
4:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond Hill, NY to Nesconset, NY
Drive Time
1h
Distance
41.8 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richmond Hill, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Richmond Hill, NY to Nesconset, NY covers 41.8 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lefferts Boulevard, Metropolitan Avenue, Jackie Robinson Parkway East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
20.9 miles from Richmond Hill, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 41.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Lefferts Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Richmond Hill, NY to Nesconset, NY is easy. At 1h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Richmond Hill, NY to Nesconset, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lefferts Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Metropolitan Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Central Parkway East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Central Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northern State Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shelter Rock Road South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Lefferts Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill, NY and Nesconset, NY.
1
Start on Jamaica Avenue
112 ft
·
11 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
2
Turn left onto Lefferts Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lefferts Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Metropolitan Avenue
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Metropolitan Avenue
4
Take the ramp slight right toward Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
5
Merge slight left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
6
Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
7
Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
8
Continue on Northern State Parkway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern State Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
10
Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Shelter Rock Road
11
Turn right onto South Service Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Service Road
12
Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Riverhead
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 495 East: Riverhead
13
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
23 mi
·
31 min
·
Long Island Expressway
14
Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
15
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Express Drive South
16
Continue on Express Drive South
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Express Drive South
17
Turn left onto Wheeler Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wheeler Road
18
Continue on Townline Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Townline Road
19
Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hauppauge Boulevard
20
Turn slight right onto Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
21
Continue on Nesconset Highway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nesconset Highway
22
Turn right onto Lake Avenue South
59 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lake Avenue South
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 20.9 miles from Richmond Hill, NY, or about 30m into the drive.
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 41.8 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.9 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nesconset, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Richmond Hill, 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 Richmond Hill, NY
This is one driving day of about 41.8 miles and 1h.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.9 mi from Richmond Hill, NY · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Richmond Hill, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nesconset, NY
The final approach into Nesconset, 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 Nesconset, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.80 one way
$13.61 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
| premium | $4.88 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.29 | $18.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Nesconset, NY
Afternoon in Nesconset on Sunday
Local time
4:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
9 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
1h 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 Nesconset, NY covers 41.8 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lefferts Boulevard, Metropolitan Avenue, Jackie Robinson Parkway East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.9 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 $6.80 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.
The drive from Richmond Hill, NY to Nesconset, NY is easy. At 1h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Richmond Hill, NY to Nesconset, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Richmond Hill, NY to Nesconset, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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