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Trip from Port Washington, 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

26m

Distance

14.3 mi

23 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m

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

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hamlet in New York, United States

Port Washington, NY

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neighborhood of Queens, New York, USA

Richmond Hill, NY

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 14.3-mile drive from Port Washington, NY, to Richmond Hill, NY, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 26 minutes. Given its short distance and duration, it’s perfectly suited as a single-day excursion within the Northeast region. You'll be navigating primarily on major roadways, with a notable 52% of the journey on highways, so expect a fairly direct and efficient travel experience. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $2, making it an economical option for a short hop. This drive offers a practical way to get from one New York location to another without significant time commitment or expense.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Long Island Expressway 4.7 mi 6m
Plandome Road 1.6 mi 3m
Union Turnpike 1.4 mi 2m
Community Drive 1.3 mi 2m
North Plandome Road 1.1 mi 1m
Utopia Parkway 1 mi 2m
Jamaica Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Northern Boulevard 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Long Island Expressway — 4.7 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Murray Avenue

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Murray Avenue
2

Turn left onto North Plandome Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Plandome Road
3

Turn right onto Plandome Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Plandome Road
4

At end of road, turn right onto NY 25A

0.6 mi · 1 min · Northern Boulevard
Use the right lane.
5

Turn left onto Community Drive

1.3 mi · 2 min · Community Drive
Use the left lane.
6

Turn slight right

162 ft · 9 sec
Use the right lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
8

Merge onto I 495

4.7 mi · 6 min · Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Exit 25 Toward Utopia Parkway, 164th Street Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn straight onto Horace Harding Expressway

459 ft · 9 sec · Horace Harding Expressway
11

Turn left onto Utopia Parkway

1.0 mi · 2 min · Utopia Parkway
12

Turn right onto Union Turnpike

1.4 mi · 2 min · Union Turnpike
13

Turn left onto Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street
Use the left lane.
14

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Arrive at destination

Jamaica Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 13.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
2.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | NY 25A / Northern Boulevard

At end of road, turn right onto NY 25A / Northern Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
3.4 mi into trip | ~7m in | Community Drive

Turn left onto Community Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
9.7 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward Utopia Parkway, 164th Street

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 25 Toward Utopia Parkway, 164th Street
8
13.2 mi into trip | ~24m 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
13.5 mi into trip | ~25m in | Jamaica Avenue

Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.35 one way

$4.71 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $2.55 $5.09
premium $4.92 $2.77 $5.54
diesel $5.61 $3.16 $6.31

Estimated Tolls: $0.10

Union Turnpike (1.4 mi) $0.10

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: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.3 0 $1.50 $0.69
Efficient EV 3.6 0 $1.25 $0.57
EV Truck/SUV 5.7 0 $2.00 $0.92

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 19, 2026

Origin

Port Washington, NY

Morning in Port Washington on Sunday

Local time

6:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers

SE 7 to 10 mph 42% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 1:15PM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Destination

Richmond Hill, NY

Morning in Richmond Hill on Sunday

Local time

6:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers

SE 7 to 13 mph 40% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 1:15PM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

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

1 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

26m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

The character of this drive is a mixed bag, blending highway cruising with local road navigation. With 52% of the route on highways, you'll experience stretches of faster-paced travel, including a continuous segment of 4.7 miles on the Long Island Expressway. This highway portion likely offers a more direct and less interrupted driving experience. However, the inclusion of roads like Plandome Road and Union Turnpike means you'll also encounter more varied traffic patterns and potentially more intersections as you get closer to your destination. The overall profile is a 'mixed drive,' suggesting a transition from more open highway to more built-up, potentially slower, urban or suburban environments.

52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Long Island Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near NY 25A / Northern Boulevard.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 14.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (NY 25A / Northern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (Community Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

106 ft 9 ft

Total Climb

129 ft

Total Descent

79 ft

Highest Point

106 ft

~12.2 mi in

Elevation Range

96 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Port Washington, NY

Full guide →

Port Washington is a hamlet in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York.

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 26m. Total distance: 14.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.10 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 — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (NY 25A / Northern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (Community Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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