Riverside, NY Road Trips
With 1 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Riverside, NY works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 91 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Riverside, NY head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
451.5 mi
Buffalo, NY
Quickest Drive
1h 42m
Jamaica, NY
Plan Around Riverside, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Riverside, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Riverside, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Riverside, NY
Driving from Riverside, NY
Expect an average of 91 miles and about 2h 21m behind the wheel when leaving Riverside, NY. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 91 miles (2h 21m), while the shortest is just 91 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Riverside, NY most often head toward Staten Island, NY (91 mi, 2h 21m). 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 91-mile trip from Riverside, NY, budget about $14 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 mapped routes leaving Riverside, NY and 4 routes heading into Riverside, NY, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 91 to 91 miles.
The longest mapped route from Riverside, NY covers 91 miles and takes approximately 2h 21m. Shorter options start at just 91 miles.
The average route from Riverside, NY runs about 91 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 21m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 91-mile trip from Riverside, NY costs roughly $14 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Riverside, NY include Staten Island, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Riverside, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
591
Median Income
$76,071
Median Home Value
$113,800
Median Age
31.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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