How far is Jamaica, NY from Bedford Hills, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Bedford Hills, NY is about 44 miles (70.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.02 mi
01h 06m
Flight
38.11 mi
61.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.11 mi
Kilometers
61.34 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.02 mi
Kilometers
70.84 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford Hills
Sun, Apr 12, 5:48 PM EDT
Return by in Jamaica
Sun, Apr 12, 6:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-04-12T16:41
Arrive Bedford Hills
Sun, Apr 12, 5:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamaica
9:30 PM EDT
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
Eastchester
NY

Census-designated place in the town of Eastchester, Westchester County, New York, United States

From Jamaica
22 mi
00h 33m
To Bedford Hills
22 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph E
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Bedford Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way

    92 m · 15 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pinegrove Street

    922 ft · 45 sec · Pinegrove Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    133 m · 13 sec · Liberty Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway East

    23 m · 1 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx

    801 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    16 mi · 23 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 172: Mount Kisco, Bedford

    1647 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Bedford Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Bedford Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Patent Road

    1.6 mi · 5 min · West Patent Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Brook Road

    61 m · 9 sec · Broad Brook Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Springhurst Road

    3119 ft · 2 min · Springhurst Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dixon Street

    1531 ft · 43 sec · Dixon Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    683 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Adams Street

    85 m · 9 sec · Adams Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Babbitt Road

    1594 ft · 44 sec · Babbitt Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Babbitt Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica and Bedford Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hutchinson River Parkway
16 mi · 36%
I 684 North
12.7 mi · 29%
Van Wyck Expressway
5.7 mi · 13%
Whitestone Expressway
1.97 mi · 4%
West Patent Road
1.63 mi · 4%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Hutchinson River Parkway

Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

16 mi · 00h 23m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
38.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastchester
00h 33m from Jamaica
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jamaica and Mostly Sunny near Bedford Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Bedford Hills?

The road trip is about 44 miles (70.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Eastchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Jamaica and 22 miles from Bedford Hills.

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

The direct path is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.21 one way or $12.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jamaica and Mostly Sunny near Bedford Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Eastchester

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 Eastchester and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Eastchester
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Eastchester
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eastchester.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

5 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

24 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

27 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Bedford Hills. Straight-line distance: 38.11 mi (61.34 km).

Jamaica

#1 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bedford Hills

Bedford Hills is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.2367600, -73.6945800
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: Bedford Hills (-73.69458, 41.23676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.88 L · about $6.21
Round trip
$12.43
3.1 gal · 11.76 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.21 $12.43
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.95 $13.89
Premium $4.86 $7.53 $15.07
Diesel $4.69 $7.28 $14.55

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 · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica and Bedford Hills. The current time is 16:41:35.

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.