Origin
North New Hyde Park, NY
Morning in North New Hyde Park on Sunday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North New Hyde Park, 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
17m
Distance
9.3 mi
15 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North New Hyde Park, NY
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Richmond Hill, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between North New Hyde Park and Richmond Hill, this 10.6-mile trip is a straightforward local excursion. Expect to spend about 27 minutes on the road, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day commute. You will navigate entirely on local roads, as this route features a zero-percent highway share. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly journey within the Northeast region. Because the duration is so brief, there is no need to worry about overnight splits or complex travel logistics. This drive is designed for those who prefer sticking to surface streets rather than dealing with the pace of major expressways.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Union Turnpike | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| Lakeville Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Jamaica Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Van Wyck Expressway West | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Union Turnpike
— 6.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North New Hyde Park, NY and Richmond Hill, NY.
1
Start on this road
122 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Lakeville Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeville Road
3
Turn left onto Union Turnpike
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Union Turnpike
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
Jamaica Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lakeville Road
Turn right onto Lakeville Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Union Turnpike
Turn left onto Union Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
8.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
6
8.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Jamaica Avenue
Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.53 one way
$3.06 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.46
Union Turnpike
(6.6 mi)
$0.46
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Richmond Hill, NY
Morning in Richmond Hill on Sunday
Local time
6:30 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Since you will be navigating via Lakeville Road, Union Turnpike, and Main Street, the experience is defined by frequent intersections rather than open road stretches. You will not encounter any high-speed highway segments, as the route relies exclusively on local road infrastructure. There is no single long, uninterrupted stretch, so you should anticipate a stop-and-go environment throughout the entire 27-minute duration. The character of this trip is strictly functional, prioritizing connectivity between these two New York neighborhoods over scenic cruising.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on Union Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Union Turnpike and Lakeville Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lakeville Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.3 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lakeville Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Union Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 17m. Total distance: 9.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on Union Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.46 in tolls one way, starting with Union Turnpike. 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lakeville Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Union Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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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