How far is Jackson Heights, NY from Yonkers, NY?
The driving distance from Jackson Heights, NY to Yonkers, NY is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New York County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson Heights and Yonkers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson Heights and Yonkers.
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Start on 82nd Street
11 m · 5 sec · 82nd Street
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Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn slight right
80 m · 12 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
988 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.5 km · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward I 87 North: Albany
1536 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on Major Deegan Expressway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward West 230 Street
938 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto West 230th Street
575 ft · 18 sec · West 230th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
3.9 mi · 8 min · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson Heights and Yonkers.
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.
Major Deegan Expressway
Continue on Major Deegan Expressway
5.54 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers leaving Jackson Heights and Sunny near Yonkers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson Heights to Yonkers?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Jackson Heights and 9.6 miles from Yonkers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.67 one way or $5.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers around Jackson Heights and Sunny near Yonkers.
Stop Ideas Near Inwood
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 Inwood.
Yonkers station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson Heights and Yonkers. Straight-line distance: 12.15 mi (19.55 km).
#1 Jackson Heights
Jackson Heights is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7556600, -73.8854100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Yonkers
The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 200,040 |
| Coordinates | 40.9312100, -73.8987500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Broadway (-73.89864, 40.931263)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $4.45 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $3.91 | $7.81 |
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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