Origin
Richmond Hill, NY
Morning in Richmond Hill on Saturday
Local time
11:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond Hill, NY to Kings Park, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
40.1 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
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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Kings Park, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Richmond Hill, NY to Kings Park, NY covers 40.1 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northern State Parkway, Long Island Expressway, Grand Central Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.1 miles on Northern State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 40.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 57m highway drive covering 40.1 miles, with most of the trip on Northern State Parkway and Long Island Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.1 miles on Northern 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 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northern State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Northern State Parkway and Long Island Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
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 17 decision points packed into just 40.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.6 miles (Shelter Rock Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8E
Toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long...
8
11.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27S
Toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
8
11.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Shelter Rock Road
Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
20 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward N East: Hauppauge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 42
Toward N East: Hauppauge
8
39.2 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward CR 11: Pulaski Road East, Kings Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit SM4E
Toward CR 11: Pulaski Road East, Kings Park
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 Kings Park, NY, road signs point toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown, N East: Hauppauge and Sm North: Kings Park.
Shelter Rock Road South
11.4 mi in
|
~17m
Searingtown
11.4 mi in
|
~17m
N East: Hauppauge
20 mi in
|
~30m
Sm North: Kings Park
34.1 mi in
|
~49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northern State Parkway | 16.1 mi | 21m |
| Long Island Expressway | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Sunken Meadow State Parkway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Pulaski Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Service Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lefferts Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Northern State Parkway
— 16.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill, NY and Kings Park, NY.
1
Start on Jamaica Avenue
113 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
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto JR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 8E
Toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto GCP
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on N
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 27S
Toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Shelter Rock Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn right onto South Service Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Service Road
Use the right lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
13
Merge onto I 495
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 42
Toward N East: Hauppauge
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto N
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 45
Toward SM North: Kings Park
Use the right lane.
17
Merge onto SA
499 ft
·
6 sec
·
Sagtikos State Parkway
18
Continue on SM
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Sunken Meadow State Parkway
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit SM4E
Toward CR 11: Pulaski Road East, Kings Park
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn slight right onto CR 11
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pulaski Road
21
Turn right onto NY 25A
92 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
NY 25A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Richmond Hill, NY · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Richmond Hill, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kings Park, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Kings Park, 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
$6.60 one way
$13.20 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.14 | $14.27 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Kings Park, NY
Morning in Kings Park on Saturday
Local time
11:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
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
57m 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 Kings Park, NY covers 40.1 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northern State Parkway, Long Island Expressway, Grand Central Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 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 $6.60 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 17 decision points packed into just 40.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.6 miles (Shelter Rock Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Richmond Hill, NY and Kings Park, NY, road signs point toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown, N East: Hauppauge and Sm North: Kings Park.
Yes. Nearby national parks include African Burial Ground National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and Hamilton Grange National Memorial. 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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