Origin
Richmond Hill, NY
Morning in Richmond Hill on Saturday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond Hill, NY to Port Washington, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
14.3 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
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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Port Washington, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Richmond Hill, NY to Port Washington, NY covers 14.3 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Long Island Expressway, Plandome Road, Union Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.4 miles on Long Island Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in Port Washington, NY
Full guide →Port Washington is a hamlet in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York.
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 27m. Total distance: 14.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Richmond Hill, NY to Port Washington, NY covers 14.3 miles and takes about 27m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Island Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Van Wyck Expressway.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Van Wyck Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 495 / Long Island Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 495 / Long Island Expressway
Merge onto I 495 / Long Island Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Lakeville Road, Community Drive
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 33
Toward Lakeville Road, Community Drive
5
9.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Community Drive
Turn left onto Community Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Plandome Road
Turn left onto Plandome Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Plandome Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Union Turnpike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Community Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Plandome Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Utopia Parkway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Jamaica Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 4.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill, NY and Port Washington, 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
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
138th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto Union Turnpike
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Turnpike
6
Turn left onto Utopia Parkway
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Utopia Parkway
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Horace Harding Expressway
283 ft
·
4 sec
·
Horace Harding Expressway
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island
9
Merge onto I 495
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 33
Toward Lakeville Road, Community Drive
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto South Service Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Service Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Community Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Community Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn right onto NY 25A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Plandome Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Plandome Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on North Plandome Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Plandome Road
16
Turn right onto Murray Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Murray Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Murray Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.71 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.10
Union Turnpike
(1.4 mi)
$0.10
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Port Washington, NY
Morning in Port Washington on Saturday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
1 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
27m 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 Port Washington, NY covers 14.3 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Plandome Road, Union Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 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 $2.35 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Van Wyck Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 495 / Long Island Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Richmond Hill, NY to Port Washington, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include African Burial Ground National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and Stonewall 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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