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Richmond Hill, NY Road Trips

Drivers starting from Richmond Hill, NY have 20 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 52 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Richmond Hill, NY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

neighborhood of Queens, New York, USA

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

58

Longest Drive

314.8 mi

Victor, NY

Quickest Drive

16m

Astoria, NY

Plan Around Richmond Hill, NY

Trips from Richmond Hill, NY

Driving from Richmond Hill, NY

The typical drive from Richmond Hill, NY covers about 52 miles and takes around 1h 10m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 211 miles (4h 24m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Richmond Hill, NY are Owego, NY (211.1 mi, 4h 24m), Amsterdam, NY (185.5 mi, 3h 47m), Albany, NY (155.1 mi, 3h 12m), Brookhaven, NY (53.8 mi, 1h 15m), and North Bellport, NY (51.7 mi, 1h 13m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 52-mile trip from Richmond Hill, NY, budget about $8 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 20 mapped routes leaving Richmond Hill, NY and 38 routes heading into Richmond Hill, NY, covering 58 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 211 miles.

The longest mapped route from Richmond Hill, NY covers 211 miles and takes approximately 4h 24m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.

The average route from Richmond Hill, NY runs about 52 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 10m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 52-mile trip from Richmond Hill, NY costs roughly $8 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Richmond Hill, NY include Owego, NY, Amsterdam, NY, Albany, NY and Brookhaven, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Richmond Hill, NY at a Glance

Founded

1868

Notable People from Richmond Hill, NY

A sampling of people born in Richmond Hill, NY.

Morton Gould

1913–1996

American composer, conductor, arranger, and pianist (1913–1996)

Bob Sheppard

Bob Sheppard

1910–2010

Yankee Stadium announcer

Ralph Taeger

Ralph Taeger

1936–2015

actor (1936-2015)

Abe Simon

1913–1969

American boxer (1913-1969)

Tiffany Cabán

Tiffany Cabán

1988

American public defender and politician

Sal Butera

Sal Butera

1952

American baseball player

City data from Wikidata (Q59006), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

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