How far is Hyde Park, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Hyde Park, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.8 miles (122 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.29 mi
01h 59m
Flight
75.83 mi
122.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.83 mi
Kilometers
122.04 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.29 mi
Kilometers
153.36 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Sun, Nov 8, 5:41 PM EST
Return by in Hyde Park
Sun, Nov 8, 7:40 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hyde Park
2026-11-08T15:41
Arrive Jamaica
Sun, Nov 8, 5:41 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:30 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hyde Park
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Croton-on-Hudson
NY

Village in Westchester County, New York, United States

From Hyde Park
42.9 mi
00h 59m
To Jamaica
52.4 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hyde Park and Jamaica.

  1. 1

    Start on Albany Post Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Albany Post Road

  2. 2

    Continue on North Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Delafield Street

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Delafield Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Albany Post Road

    23.1 mi · 30 min · Albany Post Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annsville Circle

    61 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Peekskill

    828 ft · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    14.7 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward New York City

    2442 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Taconic State Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

    12.8 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Bronx River Parkway

    2330 ft · 44 sec · Bronx River Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon

    2217 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bridge

    3095 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  20. 20

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hyde Park and Jamaica.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany Post Road
26.5 mi · 28%
Peekskill
14.9 mi · 16%
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi · 13%
Delafield Street
8.23 mi · 9%
Hutchinson River Parkway
6.62 mi · 7%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Albany Post Road

Continue on Albany Post Road

23.1 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
75.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Croton-on-Hudson
00h 59m from Hyde Park
Leave By
2:30 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hyde Park and Sunny near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hyde Park to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Croton-on-Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Hyde Park and 52.4 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 75.8 miles (122 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.35 one way or $28.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hyde Park and Sunny near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Croton-on-Hudson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Croton-on-Hudson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Croton-on-Hudson.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

2 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

30 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hyde Park and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 75.83 mi (122.04 km).

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#1 Hyde Park

Hyde Park is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7848200, -73.9331900
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany Post Road (-73.933333, 41.784795)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.73 L · about $14.35
Round trip
$28.71
6.72 gal · 25.46 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $14.35 $28.71
Mid-grade $4.83 $16.24 $32.48
Premium $5.23 $17.58 $35.16
Diesel $6.45 $21.66 $43.32

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Hyde Park and Jamaica. The current time is 15:41:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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