Trip from Copiague, NY to Richmond Hill, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

36m

Distance

25 mi

40 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 33m ★

6 AM

0h 36m

8 AM

0h 42m

10 AM

0h 38m

12 PM

0h 38m

3 PM

0h 39m

5 PM

0h 42m

8 PM

0h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 25-mile drive from Copiague, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is a straightforward 36-minute trip that fits perfectly as a single-day excursion. You'll be navigating primarily along Sunrise Highway, the Belt Parkway, and the Van Wyck Expressway. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, this route is quite economical for a short hop within the Northeast region. The profile suggests a drive with numerous turns, indicating you'll be actively engaged with the road rather than cruising on a long, uninterrupted stretch. It's an ideal choice if you're looking for a quick, no-fuss journey between two points in New York.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Sunrise Highway	16.7 mi	21m
Belt Parkway	2.3 mi	3m
Van Wyck Expressway	1.9 mi	1m
Oak Street	1.4 mi	2m
Jamaica Avenue	0.8 mi	1m
Old Sunrise Highway	0.5 mi	<1m
Great Neck Road	0.1 mi	<1m
Marconi Boulevard	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Sunrise Highway — 16.7 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Copiague, NY and Richmond Hill, NY.

Start on Marconi Boulevard

35 ft · 9 sec · Marconi Boulevard

Turn left onto CR 47

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Great Neck Road

Turn right onto Oak Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Oak Street

Continue on Old Sunrise Highway

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Old Sunrise Highway

Merge onto NY 27

17 mi · 21 min · Sunrise Highway

Use the right lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

Merge onto BP

1.8 mi · 2 min · Belt Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto BP

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Belt Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 19 Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Continue on I 678

1.9 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 25 sec

Exit 6 Toward Jamaica Avenue, Hillside Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Jamaica Avenue

Use the straight / left lanes.

Arrive at destination

Jamaica Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 47 / Great Neck Road

Turn left onto CR 47 / Great Neck Road

Navigation decision point

2 mi into trip | ~3m in | NY 27 / Sunrise Highway

Merge onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

20.6 mi into trip | ~28m in | BP / Belt Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

21 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 19 Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whites...

24.1 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward Jamaica Avenue, Hillside Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6 Toward Jamaica Avenue, Hillside Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.12 one way

$8.23 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$4.45	$8.90
premium	$4.92	$4.85	$9.69
diesel	$5.61	$5.52	$11.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.5	$2.63	$1.20
Efficient EV	6.3	$2.19	$1.00
EV Truck/SUV	10	$3.50	$1.60

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Copiague, NY

Late night in Copiague on Sunday

Local time

12:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Richmond Hill, NY

Late night in Richmond Hill on Sunday

Local time

12:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

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

36m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for this 25-mile journey. While 16% of your travel will be on highways, the majority of the route involves more intricate navigation. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 16.7 miles, primarily on Sunrise Highway, before you transition to the Belt Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway. This means you'll be making frequent adjustments and paying attention to traffic patterns, especially as you approach more urban areas. It's less about scenic vistas and more about efficient transit through the local road network.

Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 16.7 mi on Sunrise Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 early in the drive near CR 47 / Great Neck Road.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 25 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 47 / Great Neck Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Copiague, NY to Richmond Hill, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.

Belt Parkway West

18.7 mi in | ~25m

Discover Along the Route

Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.

Starbucks

Cafe

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 13.9

Rockville Centre, NY

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Baker's Dozen Bagels

Cafe

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 25

Kew Gardens, NY

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Hours: 06:00-15:00

Visit website

Roast & Co

Cafe

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 25

Kew Gardens, NY

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Bubble Tea Garden

Cafe

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 25

Jamaica, NY

Cuisine: bubble_tea

Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa,Su 10:00-20:00

Visit website

Spoon

Cafe

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Richie’s Place Coffee Shop

Cafe

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 25

Jamaica, NY

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-17:00; Su 08:00-14:00

Dani's House of Pizza

Restaurant

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 25

Kew Gardens, NY

Cuisine: pizza

Hours: Mo-Su 13:00-23:00

Visit website

Austin Ale House

Restaurant

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 25

Kew Gardens, NY

Cuisine: american

Visit website

Brick's Cafe

Restaurant

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 13.9

Lynbrook

Visit website

Fresh Tortillas

Restaurant

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 25

Cuisine: mexican

Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:25; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:30; Su...

The Village Diner

Restaurant

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 25

Kew Gardens, NY

Dunkin'

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 19.5

Jamaica, NY

Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop

Hours: 05:00-21:00

Visit website

Junior High School 231 Playground

Park

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 19.5

Brookside Preserve

Park

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 11.1

Jacob Riis Playground

Park

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 25

Meroke Preserve

Park

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 8.3

Police Officer Edward Byrne Park

Park

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 22.3

Massapequa Preserve

Park

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 2.8

Visit website

Richmond Hill War Memorial

Memorial

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 25

Tackapausha Museum Library

Museum

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 5.6

Bellmore Maintenance Facility

Fort

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 5.6

Tomb of Menachem Mendel Schneerson

Tomb

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 19.5

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Arriving in Richmond Hill, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1868

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 36m. Total distance: 25 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.7 miles on Sunrise Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Richmond Hill, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and Gateway National Recreation Area (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Richmond Hill, NY before heading back.

How this page is built

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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Copiague, NY to Richmond Hill, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Copiague, NY

Richmond Hill, NY

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

36m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Discover Along the Route

Starbucks

Baker's Dozen Bagels

Roast & Co

Bubble Tea Garden

Spoon

Richie’s Place Coffee Shop

Dani's House of Pizza

Austin Ale House

Brick's Cafe

Fresh Tortillas

The Village Diner

Dunkin'

Junior High School 231 Playground

Brookside Preserve

Jacob Riis Playground

Meroke Preserve

Police Officer Edward Byrne Park

Massapequa Preserve

Richmond Hill War Memorial

Tackapausha Museum Library

Bellmore Maintenance Facility

Tomb of Menachem Mendel Schneerson

About the Cities

Arriving in Richmond Hill, NY

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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