How far is Jamaica, NY from Brewster, NY?
The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Brewster, NY is about 55.9 miles (90 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Hamlet in the town of Harrison, in Westchester County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamaica and Brewster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Brewster.
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Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
92 m · 17 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
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Turn right onto Pinegrove Street
922 ft · 45 sec · Pinegrove Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue
133 m · 13 sec · Liberty Avenue
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Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway East
23 m · 1 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
801 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
16 mi · 23 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
21.1 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 116: Purdys, Somers
983 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 116
90 m · 9 sec · State Highway 116
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Turn left onto State Highway 22
88 m · 7 sec · State Highway 22
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Keep slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Croton Falls Road
3119 ft · 1 min · Croton Falls Road
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Continue on Warner Drive
160 m · 13 sec · Warner Drive
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Continue on Front Street
145 m · 12 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Mahopac Avenue
845 ft · 20 sec · Mahopac Avenue
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Continue on Brewster Road
1500 ft · 23 sec · Brewster Road
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Continue on Brewster Avenue
1.8 mi · 2 min · Brewster Avenue
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Continue on East Branch Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Branch Avenue
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
2083 ft · 56 sec · Railroad Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
55 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Hoyt Street
124 m · 18 sec · Hoyt Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
762 ft · 37 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto Michael Neuner Drive
20 m · 3 sec · Michael Neuner Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Michael Neuner Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica and Brewster.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 684 North
Merge slight right
21.1 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Jamaica and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brewster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Brewster?
The road trip is about 55.9 miles (90 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Purchase is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Jamaica and 28 miles from Brewster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.90 one way or $15.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Jamaica and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brewster.
Stop Ideas Near Purchase
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Purchase.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Brewster. Straight-line distance: 49.75 mi (80.06 km).
#1 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brewster
Village in New York
| Population | 2,334 |
| Coordinates | 41.3973200, -73.6170700 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brewster (-73.61707, 41.39732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.90 | $15.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.58 | $19.15 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $9.25 | $18.49 |
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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