How far is Hastings-on-Hudson, NY from Jamaica, NY?
The driving distance from Hastings-on-Hudson, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hastings-on-Hudson and Jamaica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hastings-on-Hudson and Jamaica.
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Start on Main Street
53 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Farragut Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Farragut Avenue
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Turn straight onto Farragut Parkway
2335 ft · 49 sec · Farragut Parkway
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Turn right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Mosholu Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Mosholu Parkway
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Turn left onto West Gun Hill Road
1 mi · 3 min · West Gun Hill Road
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Take the ramp right toward Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
131 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Bronx River Parkway South, Sound View Park
117 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Bronx River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washington Bridge
829 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
139 m · 16 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North: New Haven Connecticut
747 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway
1.3 km · 1 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 Hastings-on-Hudson 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.
Saw Mill River Parkway
Turn right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
5.22 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hastings-on-Hudson 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 Hastings-on-Hudson to Jamaica?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 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?
The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Hastings-on-Hudson and 14 miles from Jamaica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hastings-on-Hudson 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.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Bronx.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hastings-on-Hudson and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 21.28 mi (34.25 km).
#1 Hastings-on-Hudson
Village in United States of America
| Population | 7,879 |
| Coordinates | 40.9945400, -73.8787500 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.17 | $8.33 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.37 | $8.73 |
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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