How far is Eastchester, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Eastchester, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
16.11 mi
00h 27m
Flight
13.49 mi
21.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.49 mi
Kilometers
21.71 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.11 mi
Kilometers
25.92 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Wed, Apr 29, 1:16 AM EDT
Return by in Eastchester
Wed, Apr 29, 1:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eastchester
2026-04-29T00:48
Arrive Jamaica
Wed, Apr 29, 1:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Eastchester
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
Saddle Rock
NY

Human settlement in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

From Eastchester
7.7 mi
00h 14m
To Jamaica
8.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SE
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Wednesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Boston Road

    9 m · 5 sec · Boston Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Conner Street

    843 ft · 21 sec · Conner Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto New England Thruway

    2894 ft · 60 sec · New England Thruway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South

    576 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · New England Thruway

  6. 6

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Bruckner Expressway

    3150 ft · 54 sec · Bruckner Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, to I 678 South: Cross Bronx Expressway, George Washington Bridge, Newark, Whitestone Bridge

    970 ft · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Bruckner Boulevard

    803 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge

    996 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  15. 15

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 42 sec · Inwood Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eastchester 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
130.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 27%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 14%
New England Thruway
2.07 mi · 13%
Bruckner Expressway
1.94 mi · 12%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 8%
Hutchinson River Expressway
1.12 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Van Wyck Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

4.29 mi · 00h 06m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saddle Rock
00h 14m from Eastchester
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Eastchester and Mostly Cloudy 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 Eastchester to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Saddle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Eastchester and 8.4 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Eastchester and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Saddle Rock

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 Saddle Rock and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 8.4 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 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 11.4 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 10.6 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 Saddle Rock.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

14 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

20 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

33 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eastchester and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 13.49 mi (21.71 km).

Eastchester

#1 Eastchester

Town in Westchester County, New York, United States

Population5,000
Coordinates40.8860100, -73.8280400
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston Road (-73.828007, 40.885961)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.15 L · about $2.29
Round trip
$4.57
1.14 gal · 4.3 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.29 $4.57
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.55 $5.11
Premium $4.86 $2.77 $5.54
Diesel $4.69 $2.68 $5.35

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Eastchester and Jamaica. The current time is 00:48:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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