Origin
Richmond Hill, NY
Night in Richmond Hill on Thursday
Local time
11:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond Hill, NY to Bay Shore, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
50m
Distance
35.1 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
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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Bay Shore, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Richmond Hill, NY to Bay Shore, NY covers 35.1 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Van Wyck Expressway West, Van Wyck Expressway, Terminals 7 8 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 35.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 35.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Van Wyck Expressway West 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Richmond Hill, NY to Bay Shore, NY is easy. At 50m 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 Bay Shore, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Van Wyck Expressway West | — | — |
| Van Wyck Expressway | — | — |
| Terminals 7 8 | — | — |
| NY 27 East | — | — |
| Belt Parkway East | — | — |
| Belt Parkway | — | — |
| NY 27 | — | — |
| South Conduit Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Van Wyck Expressway West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill, NY and Bay Shore, NY.
1
Start on Jamaica Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Jamaica Avenue
2
Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
3
Take the ramp slight left
344 ft
·
8 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
5
Keep slight left to continue on Terminals 7 8
276 ft
·
7 sec
·
Terminals 7 8
6
Continue on NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
NY 27 East, NY 878 East: South Conduit Avenue, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Nassau Expressway
7
Keep slight left to continue on NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
NY 27 East: Eastern Long Island, Belt Parkway East, South Conduit Avenue
8
Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
9
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Parkway
10
Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
11
Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Conduit Avenue
12
Continue on Sunrise Highway
26 mi
·
34 min
·
Sunrise Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, Brentwood
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
CR 13: Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, Brentwood
14
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
15
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
3rd Avenue
16
At the end of the road, turn straight onto Roosevelt Street
190 ft
·
6 sec
·
Roosevelt Street
17
Continue on 3rd Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Main Street
19
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
522 ft
·
23 sec
·
1st Avenue
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Richmond Hill, NY · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Richmond Hill, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bay Shore, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bay Shore, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.78 one way
$11.56 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.80 | $13.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.69 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Bay Shore, NY
Night in Bay Shore on Thursday
Local time
11:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
6 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
50m 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 Bay Shore, NY covers 35.1 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Van Wyck Expressway West, Van Wyck Expressway, Terminals 7 8. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 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 $5.78 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 Bay Shore, NY is easy. At 50m 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 Bay Shore, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Richmond Hill, NY to Bay Shore, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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