Origin
Woodbury, NY
Afternoon in Woodbury on Sunday
Local time
12:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodbury, 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
38m
Distance
23.7 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodbury, NY
Clément Proust
Richmond Hill, NY
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Trip Overview
Woodbury, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is 23.7 miles and takes about 38m via Grand Central Parkway/Long Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short distance and estimated duration, it's an ideal trip for a single day, requiring no overnight stays. The route primarily utilizes major parkways and expressways, making it a functional choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this trip if you need a quick and predictable commute between these Long Island locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Jericho Turnpike | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Long Island Expressway | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Northern State Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Jamaica Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Service Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Woodbury Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Central Parkway
— 6.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury, NY and Richmond Hill, NY.
1
Start on Woodbury Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodbury Road
2
Turn right onto NY 25
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
Use the right lane.
3
Turn slight right onto Store Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Store Hill Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
5
Merge onto I 495
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Long Island Expressway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 36
Toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on North Service Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Service Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road
371 ft
·
14 sec
·
Shelter Rock Road
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward N West: New York
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto N
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on GCP
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 17
Toward 168th Street, Parsons Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Arrive at destination
Jamaica Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 11.6 and 22.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
11.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
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 36
Toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
7
12.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the ramp toward N West: New York
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward N West: New York
8
20.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward 168th Street, Parsons Boulevard
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 17
Toward 168th Street, Parsons Boulevard
8
22.7 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
22.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Jamaica Avenue
Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.90 one way
$7.80 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.37
Jericho Turnpike
(5.3 mi)
$0.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Afternoon in Richmond Hill on Sunday
Local time
12:55 PM
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
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
38m 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?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 82% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Grand Central Parkway and the Long Island Expressway, experiencing a fairly consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.5 miles on the Grand Central Parkway. While the profile suggests a highway-centric experience, be aware that transitions between these main roads can introduce variations in traffic flow and speed. Expect a driving personality geared towards efficient travel rather than scenic detours.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on Grand Central Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Grand Central Parkway and Jericho Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
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 23.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Woodbury, NY to Richmond Hill, NY, road signs begin pointing toward N West: New York along the way.
N West: New York
12.7 mi in
|
~20m
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 38m. Total distance: 23.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on Grand Central Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.37 in tolls one way, starting with Jericho 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.
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 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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