Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
38.1 mi
61 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
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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Spring Valley, NY
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Richmond Hill, NY to Spring Valley, NY is 38.1 miles and takes about 59 minutes via Sprain Brook Parkway, Hutchinson River Parkway, and Van Wyck Expressway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey perfect for a quick day trip or a short commute. Given its brevity, this route offers a lot of flexibility for when you choose to depart.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| NY 9A | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Taconic State Parkway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill, NY and Spring Valley, 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
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto Bronx River Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
Take the exit
Continue on NY 9A; NY 100
Take the exit
Turn left onto NY 133
Turn right onto Belle Avenue
Turn right onto Campwoods Road
Turn right onto Ryder Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 9A
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Richmond Hill, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 34.1 — 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
Take the ramp toward Cross County Parkway West
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NY 9A, NY 100 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$6.27 one way
$12.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.38 | $14.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$7
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Richmond Hill on Sunday
Local time
9:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Destination
Morning in Spring Valley on Sunday
Local time
9:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
43°F
Mount Vernon, NY
19 mi in
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.
Expect a highway-focused drive for this 38.1-mile trip, with 78% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 12.6 miles on the Sprain Brook Parkway, providing a consistent pace. The route primarily follows parkways and expressways, suggesting a generally smooth and relatively fast driving experience. While not overly technical, the parkway system means you'll navigate a series of interchanges and flowing traffic.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sprain Brook Parkway and Hutchinson River Parkway. 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 22 decision points packed into just 38.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Van Wyck Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Richmond Hill, NY and Spring Valley, NY, road signs point toward Cross County Parkway West and Bronx Parkway North.
Cross County Parkway West
Bronx Parkway North
Founded 1868
Spring Valley is a city in Rockland County, New York.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 38.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). 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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