Trip from New Windsor, 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

1h 39m

Distance

72.3 mi

116 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 32m ★

6 AM

1h 39m

8 AM

1h 54m

10 AM

1h 44m

12 PM

1h 43m

3 PM

1h 45m

5 PM

1h 53m

8 PM

1h 35m

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

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New Windsor, NY

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Richmond Hill, NY

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Trip Overview

This 72.3-mile drive from New Windsor, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take about 1 hour and 39 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via Route 9W and the Palisades Interstate Parkway, culminating with crossing the George Washington Bridge on its upper level. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, this route offers a straightforward journey within the Northeast region. It's a practical option for a day trip, allowing for flexibility without the need for an overnight stay. The overall feel is more of a local, turn-heavy drive than an open highway experience.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

36.2 miles from New Windsor, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Route 9W	—	—
Palisades Interstate Parkway	—	—
George Washington Bridge (upper level)	—	—
Trans-Manhattan Expressway	—	—
Cross Bronx Expressway	—	—
I 678 South	—	—
Hutchinson River Expressway	—	—
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Route 9W — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Union Avenue

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Union Avenue

Turn right onto United States Route 9W

14 mi · 21 min · United States Route 9W

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 19 sec

Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

2.3 mi · 3 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

35 mi · 44 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

Merge slight left

0.5 mi · 53 sec

Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

4.4 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens

0.9 mi · 2 min · I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens

Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

Continue on Whitestone Expressway

2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue

Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Van Wyck Expressway West

Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Jamaica Avenue

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 1 hour and 39-minute duration, departing New Windsor, NY, in the morning or mid-afternoon can help you avoid the heaviest traffic, especially approaching the George Washington Bridge. Since there are no designated stops and the drive is relatively short at 72.3 miles, you can easily complete this in one day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $12, and plan for potential traffic delays, particularly on the George Washington Bridge. A specific tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with the Palisades Interstate Parkway signage, as it can be a bit winding.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 36.2 miles from New Windsor, NY, or about 49m into the drive.

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 16 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.2 miles or 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond Hill, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving New Windsor, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from New Windsor, NY

This is one driving day of about 72.3 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from New Windsor, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Square, NY

36 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Fort Montgomery, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Square, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.2 miles from New Windsor, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Forest Hills, New York

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 72.3

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13475310873

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Flushing, New York

1.8 mi

An Beal Bocht Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bronx, New York

2.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 56.8

+19172614093

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Englewood, New Jersey

2 mi

Bites Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spring Valley, New York

2.7 mi

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 72.3

Forest Hills, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13475310873

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 67.1

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

An Beal Bocht Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 51.7

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17188847127

Visit website

Mocha Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 56.8

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13472027123

Visit website

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 67.1

College Point, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+13473684407

Visit website

Golden Krust Carribean Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Newburgh, New York

Hours: 8:15 am–7:45 pm

+18457874527

Visit website

Cafe Weekend

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 46.5

Cresskill, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12016278005

Sayola Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 46.5

Tenafly, New Jersey

Hours: 4–10 pm

+12018712182

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 56.8

New York, New York

+19172614093

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 51.7

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Bites Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31

Spring Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+18454405055

Visit website

The Good Witch Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 41.3

Hastings-On-Hudson, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+19149204077

Visit website

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 56.8

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

Artpresso Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 67.1

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+19178327021

Visit website

HondoGO Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 25.8

Garnerville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 25.8

Stony Point, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 15.5

Tomkins Cove, New York

+18887800062

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 15.5

Bear Mountain, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 10.3

Highland Falls, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

1.7 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 5.2

Cornwall, New York

+18455343899

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

Roberto Clemente State Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 56.8

Bronx, New York

Hours: 8:30 am–8:30 pm

+17182998750

Visit website

Englewood Picnic Area

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 51.7

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+12017681360

Visit website

Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 56.8

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Yankee Stadium

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 56.8

Bronx, New York

+12129265337

Visit website

Claremont Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 56.8

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

J. Hood Wright Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 56.8

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

The Bronx Museum of the Arts

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 56.8

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+17186816000

Visit website

Bennett Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 56.8

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.90 one way

$23.80 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$12.87	$25.74
premium	$4.92	$14.01	$28.03
diesel	$5.61	$15.96	$31.93

Estimated Tolls: $22.55

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Whitestone Bridge $6.55

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

$12

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.7	$7.59	$3.47
Efficient EV	18.1	$6.33	$2.89
EV Truck/SUV	28.9	$10.12	$4.63

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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 14, 2026

Origin

New Windsor, NY

Morning in New Windsor on Sunday

Local time

6:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

31°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Richmond Hill, NY

Morning in Richmond Hill on Sunday

Local time

6:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

16 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

1h 39m 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 drive characterized by frequent turns rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. With a 0% highway share, this route emphasizes local roads and parkways. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests you'll be actively steering for most of the journey. You'll likely experience varied road conditions as you transition from parkways to more urban local streets closer to your destination. This isn't a high-speed cruise; it's a more engaged driving experience.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

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

Main road: Route 9W.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from New Windsor, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is easy. At 1h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Windsor, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

About the Cities

Starting in New Windsor, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1763

New Windsor is in Orange County (New York).

Top landmarks

• Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site — house
• National Purple Heart Hall of Honor — Irrevocable Distinguished military Action

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 1h 39m. Total distance: 72.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Expect about $22.55 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Windsor, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from New Windsor, NY to Richmond Hill, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant

Duaa’s Cafe

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant

Hainan

An Beal Bocht Cafe

Mocha Cafe

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

Golden Krust Carribean Restaurant

Cafe Weekend

Sayola Restaurant

Duaa’s Cafe

Lily and Liam

Bites Cafe

The Good Witch Coffee Bar

Cafe Amrita

Artpresso Cafe

HondoGO Charging Station

EVolve NY Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Destination Charger

Rivian Adventure Network

Roberto Clemente State Park

Englewood Picnic Area

Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park

Yankee Stadium

Claremont Park

J. Hood Wright Park

The Bronx Museum of the Arts

Bennett Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

New Windsor, NY

Richmond Hill, NY

Same local time

16 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 39m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Starting in New Windsor, NY

Arriving in Richmond Hill, NY

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

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

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