How far is Chestnut Ridge, NY from Jamaica, NY?
The driving distance from Chestnut Ridge, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Westchester County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chestnut Ridge and Jamaica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chestnut Ridge and Jamaica.
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Start on Chestnut Ridge Road
556 ft · 15 sec · Chestnut Ridge Road
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Continue on Halls Corners Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Halls Corners Road
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Turn right onto Cart Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Cart Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 22
26 mi · 40 min · State Highway 22
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Continue straight
27.4 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
563 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West
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Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue
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Turn right onto Inwood Street
914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street
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Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chestnut Ridge and Jamaica.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 22
Continue straight
27.4 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Chestnut Ridge and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chestnut Ridge to Jamaica?
The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km) and usually takes 01h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Chestnut Ridge and 40.3 miles from Jamaica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.71 one way or $23.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Chestnut Ridge and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Old Town Hall
Greenwich Town Hall
Greenburgh Town Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedford.
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chestnut Ridge and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 72.4 mi (116.52 km).
#1 Chestnut Ridge
Town in Rockland County, New York, USA
| Population | 7,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.7309300, -73.6295700 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $11.71 | $23.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $13.08 | $26.17 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.19 | $28.39 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $13.71 | $27.41 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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