Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richmond Hill, NY
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Greenburgh, NY
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Richmond Hill, NY to Greenburgh, NY is 27.4 miles and takes about 43m via Hutchinson River Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway, and New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within New York, moving you from the bustling Northeast region towards the northern part of the state. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a quick journey or as a segment of a longer New York adventure. You'll spend most of your time on major parkways and expressways, so expect consistent traffic flow typical of this busy area.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| New York State Thruway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Jamaica Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill, NY and Greenburgh, NY.
Start on Jamaica Avenue
Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway
Continue on 138th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 678
Merge onto I 678
Continue on I 678
Continue on I 678
Continue on HR
Take the exit
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
Turn right onto NY 22
Take the ramp
Merge onto Cross County Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 87
Take the exit
Turn right onto NY 9A
Turn left onto Ashford Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 25.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes) toward Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Central Park Avenue North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NY 9A: Ardsley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Ashford Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.51 one way
$9.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.88 | $9.75 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.79
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$7
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Evening in Richmond Hill on Sunday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Greenburgh on Sunday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
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
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.
This route leans heavily into its highway profile, with 63% of the drive utilizing major parkways and expressways. You'll navigate stretches like the Hutchinson River Parkway, including one continuous section of 6.3 miles on this road. The Van Wyck Expressway and New York State Thruway also form significant portions of the journey. Expect a relatively fast-paced drive with limited opportunities for spontaneous stops, as the focus is on efficient travel between these two New York locations.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hutchinson River Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Van Wyck Expressway.
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 19 decision points packed into just 27.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Van Wyck Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles (Cross County Parkway (local lanes)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Richmond Hill, NY and Greenburgh, NY, road signs point toward Cross County Parkway West, Exits 5 - 4N - 4S, Park Avenue North and Albany.
Cross County Parkway West
Exits 5 - 4N - 4S
Park Avenue North
Albany
Founded 1868
Founded 1788
Top landmarks
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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