How far is Greenburgh, NY from Jamaica, NY?
The driving distance from Greenburgh, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Westchester County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenburgh and Jamaica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenburgh and Jamaica.
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Start on Saw Mill River Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 119 East: Elmsford
995 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
99 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Central Avenue
1344 ft · 24 sec · North Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Frontage Street
47 m · 3 sec · Frontage Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 287 East
884 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway
22 m · 1 sec · Cross Westchester Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sprain Parkway South, New York City
1943 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway
9.1 mi · 12 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
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Continue on Bronx River Parkway
2330 ft · 44 sec · Bronx River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
2217 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
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Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bridge
3095 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
6.6 mi · 10 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 Greenburgh and Jamaica.
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.
Sprain Brook Parkway
Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway
9.09 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Greenburgh and Sunny near Jamaica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenburgh to Jamaica?
The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Pelham Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Greenburgh and 16.5 miles from Jamaica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.57 one way or $9.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenburgh and Sunny near Jamaica.
Stop Ideas Near Pelham Manor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Yonkers City Hall
Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pelham Manor.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenburgh and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 23.67 mi (38.09 km).
#1 Greenburgh
Town
| Population | 90,543 |
| Coordinates | 41.0328700, -73.8429100 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
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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