How far is Bronxville, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Bronxville, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.12 mi
00h 40m
Flight
17.1 mi
27.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.1 mi
Kilometers
27.52 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.12 mi
Kilometers
32.38 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 4:02 AM EDT
Return by in Bronxville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bronxville
2026-04-19T03:22
Arrive Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 4:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bronxville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
The Bronx
NY

The fourth most populous borough of New York City.

From Bronxville
10 mi
00h 20m
To Jamaica
10.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph N
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bronxville and Jamaica.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bronxville and Jamaica.

  1. 1

    Start on Meadow Avenue

    88 m · 21 sec · Meadow Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Garden Avenue

    118 m · 25 sec · Garden Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Tanglewylde Avenue

    101 m · 22 sec · Tanglewylde Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pondfield Road

    1.6 km · 3 min · Pondfield Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto White Plains Road

    1523 ft · 25 sec · White Plains Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Columbus Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Columbus Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sandford Boulevard East

    1321 ft · 50 sec · Sandford Boulevard East

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward Hutchinson River Parkway South

    1043 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bronxville and Jamaica.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
99.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hutchinson River Parkway
5.21 mi · 26%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 21%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 11%
North Columbus Avenue
2.15 mi · 11%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 7%
Hutchinson River Expressway
1.19 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Hutchinson River Parkway

Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

5.21 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Bronx
00h 20m from Bronxville
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bronxville and Rain Showers Likely near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bronxville to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Bronxville and 10.1 miles from Jamaica.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bronxville and Rain Showers Likely near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near The Bronx

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around The Bronx and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 11.6 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Bronx.

RAIL

Yonkers station

10 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

10 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bronxville and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 17.1 mi (27.52 km).

Bronxville

#1 Bronxville

Village in Westchester County, New York

Population6,394
Coordinates40.9381500, -73.8320800
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Meadow Avenue (-73.832098, 40.9382)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.69 L · about $2.85
Round trip
$5.69
1.42 gal · 5.38 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.85 $5.69
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.18 $6.36
Premium $4.86 $3.45 $6.90
Diesel $4.69 $3.33 $6.67

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bronxville and Jamaica. The current time is 03:22:19.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.