Kantu Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
Forest Hills, New York
Hours: 12–9 pm
+13475310873
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 51m
Distance
186.3 mi
300 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amsterdam, NY
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Richmond Hill, NY
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This 186.3-mile drive from Amsterdam, NY, to Richmond Hill, NY, will take about 3 hours and 51 minutes, making it a manageable one-day trip. You'll primarily navigate the New York State Thruway, NJ 17, and NJ 4. With a projected fuel cost of around $30 and the possibility of just one planned stop, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Northeast. The overall feel is that of a connected, efficient drive, suitable for getting you to your destination without extensive planning.
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
93.1 miles from Amsterdam, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 142.8 mi | 2h 44m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| I 95 EXPR | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Amsterdam, NY and Richmond Hill, NY.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Joseph Jacobs Way
Turn right onto NY 67
Turn sharp left onto NY 67
Continue on NY 67
Turn left onto NY 30; NY 67
Continue on NY 30
Continue on NY 30
Turn left
Continue on this road
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 90
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJ 4
Continue on NJ 4
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
Continue on I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95; US 1
Take the exit
Merge onto I 678
Continue on I 678
Continue on I 678
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue
Arrive at destination
Given the 3-hour 51-minute duration, departing in the morning is recommended to avoid potential rush hour traffic, particularly as you enter the New York metropolitan area. While the drive is feasible in one day with only one suggested stop, plan this break strategically. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $30, and it's always wise to top off before entering busier zones. The longest uninterrupted stretch is on the New York State Thruway, so consider making your primary stop before you transition to more local roads.
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.
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 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.1 miles or 1h 51m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond Hill, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Amsterdam, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Amsterdam, NY
This is one driving day of about 186.3 miles and 3h 51m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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.
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 93.1 miles from Amsterdam, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 142.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best meal stop · home stretch
Forest Hills, New York
Near the end, short detour
Hours: 12–9 pm
+13475310873
Mocha Cafe
Bronx, New York
Chuck E. Cheese
Paramus, New Jersey
Best coffee break · home stretch
New York, New York
Near the end, short detour
+19172614093
Near the end, short detour
Forest Hills, New York
Hours: 12–9 pm
+13475310873
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+13472027123
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12014871088
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Hours: 4–9 pm
+12017970500
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Albany, New York
Hours: 7 am–3 pm
+15184592180
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Airmont, New York
Hours: 9 am–3 pm
+18455334174
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 11 am–2 pm
+17188847127
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+15512248072
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
+19172614093
Near the end, ~10 min detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12012563010
Visit websiteNear the end, ~11 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 8 am–11 pm
+12122220683
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Mahwah, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Amsterdam, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+19142874200
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Amsterdam, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18552703107
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Amsterdam, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18668167584
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Central Valley, New York
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+18777983752
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Guilderland, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18668167584
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Newburgh, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Central Valley, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887800062
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Bronx, NY
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Albany, New York
Hours: 12–8 pm
+15187592288
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm
+12017334359
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 8:30 am–8:30 pm
+17182998750
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 11 am–6 pm
+17186816000
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Bronx, New York
+12129265337
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Bronx, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–8 pm
+12016202125
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 27 and 185.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$30.67 one way
$61.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $33.16 | $66.32 |
| premium | $4.92 | $36.11 | $72.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.13 | $82.27 |
Estimated Tolls: $29.69
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
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.9 | 0 | $19.56 | $8.94 |
| Efficient EV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.30 | $7.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.5 | 0 | $26.08 | $11.92 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Amsterdam on Tuesday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Richmond Hill on Tuesday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
63°F
Ramapo, NY
93 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, despite 20% of the route being on highways. While you'll experience a substantial 142.8-mile stretch on the New York State Thruway, the journey incorporates more local road navigation as you progress. This means you'll encounter more varied driving conditions and potentially more frequent turns and traffic signals, especially as you approach your destination in New York. It's a route that requires attention to your surroundings beyond simply following a single interstate.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27 miles in near New York State Thruway.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 186.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 27 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 145.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 146.6 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
271 ft
Total Descent
565 ft
Highest Point
353 ft
Elevation Range
303 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Amsterdam, NY and Richmond Hill, NY, road signs point toward Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York and Queens.
Boston
Gsp South: Paterson
Fort Lee
New York
Queens
Founded 1710
Top landmarks
Founded 1868
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 51m. Total distance: 186.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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