Origin
Richmond Hill, NY
Afternoon in Richmond Hill on Friday
Local time
1:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Richmond Hill, NY to Milton, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 56m
Distance
188.5 mi
303 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 44m
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6 AM
3h 57m
8 AM
4h 22m
10 AM
4h 6m
12 PM
4h 3m
3 PM
4h 7m
5 PM
4h 21m
8 PM
3h 49m
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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Milton, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Richmond Hill, NY to Milton, NY covers 188.5 miles and takes about 3h 56m 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, 138th Street, I 678 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.03 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
94.3 miles from Richmond Hill, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 56m. Total distance: 188.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 56m drive with frequent turns across 188.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Van Wyck Expressway 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 Milton, NY is easy. At 3h 56m 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 Milton, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Van Wyck Expressway | — | — |
| 138th Street | — | — |
| I 678 North | — | — |
| Whitestone Expressway | — | — |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | — | — |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| Trans-Manhattan Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Van Wyck Expressway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill, NY and Milton, 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
3
Continue on 138th Street
299 ft
·
6 sec
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138th Street
4
Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
5
Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
6
Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
7
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
8
Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
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I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 95 South
12
Merge slight left
4.8 mi
·
6 min
13
Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
14
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
15
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
16
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
17
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
19
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4 West: Paramus
20
Merge slight right
6.7 mi
·
9 min
21
Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
22
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
NJ 17 North: Mahwah
23
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
4 min
24
Continue straight
7.3 mi
·
9 min
25
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
26
Continue straight
3.3 mi
·
4 min
27
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
28
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
112 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
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I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
30
Continue straight
9.0 mi
·
12 min
31
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
32
Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
33
Merge slight left
3.1 mi
·
3 min
34
Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
35
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Adirondack Northway
36
Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Saratoga Lake
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 9 South: Saratoga Lake
37
Turn straight onto US 9
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 9
38
Turn right onto Malta Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Malta Avenue
39
Turn right onto Northline Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Northline Road
40
Turn right onto Rowland Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rowland Street
41
Turn left onto Birchtree Lane
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Birchtree Lane
42
Turn right onto Locust Court
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Locust Court
43
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 94.3 miles from Richmond Hill, NY, or about 1h 58m 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 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.3 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milton, 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 188.5 miles and 3h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.3 mi from Richmond Hill, NY · 1h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 94.3 miles from Richmond Hill, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Milton, NY
The final approach into Milton, 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 Milton, 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
$31.03 one way
$62.06 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $33.55 | $67.10 |
| premium | $4.92 | $36.53 | $73.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.62 | $83.24 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$31
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.6 | 0 | $19.79 | $9.05 |
| Efficient EV | 47.1 | 0 | $16.49 | $7.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.4 | 0 | $26.39 | $12.06 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Milton, NY
Afternoon in Milton on Friday
Local time
1:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
94 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
2 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
3h 56m 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 Milton, NY covers 188.5 miles and takes about 3h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Van Wyck Expressway, 138th Street, I 678 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94.3 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 $31.03 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.
The drive from Richmond Hill, NY to Milton, NY is easy. At 3h 56m 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 Milton, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Richmond Hill, NY to Milton, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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