How far is Harrison, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Harrison, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
24.44 mi
00h 43m
Flight
19.78 mi
31.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.78 mi
Kilometers
31.83 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.44 mi
Kilometers
39.33 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Tue, May 5, 4:58 AM EDT
Return by in Harrison
Tue, May 5, 5:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrison
2026-05-05T04:14
Arrive Jamaica
Tue, May 5, 4:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Harrison
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 Harrison
11.7 mi
00h 21m
To Jamaica
12.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph S
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Tuesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Halstead Avenue

    15 m · 8 sec · Halstead Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Harrison Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Keeler Avenue

    1327 ft · 31 sec · Keeler Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto East Boston Post Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · East Boston Post Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    3144 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Huguenot Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Huguenot Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Boston Post Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Boston Post Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward HRP South

    645 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 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 · 44 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 Harrison 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
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hutchinson River Parkway
4.69 mi · 19%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 18%
East Boston Post Road
3.2 mi · 13%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 9%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 5%
Hutchinson River Expressway
1.19 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Hutchinson River Parkway

Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

4.69 mi · 00h 07m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Bronx
00h 21m from Harrison
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harrison and Sunny near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 11.7 miles from Harrison and 12.7 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrison and Sunny 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 9.4 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 12.8 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 12.5 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 12.3 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 Harrison and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 19.78 mi (31.83 km).

Harrison

#1 Harrison

Community (coterminous town-village) in Westchester County, New York

Population28,959
Coordinates40.9689900, -73.7126300
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Halstead Avenue (-73.712615, 40.968919)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.26 L · about $3.45
Round trip
$6.90
1.72 gal · 6.52 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.45 $6.90
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.85 $7.71
Premium $4.86 $4.18 $8.36
Diesel $4.69 $4.04 $8.07

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrison and Jamaica. The current time is 04:14:22.

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.