How far is Jamaica, NY from Hawthorne, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Hawthorne, NY is about 33 miles (53.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
32.97 mi
00h 50m
Flight
28.74 mi
46.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.74 mi
Kilometers
46.25 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.97 mi
Kilometers
53.06 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hawthorne
Sat, Nov 7, 4:18 AM EST
Return by in Jamaica
Sat, Nov 7, 5:08 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-11-07T03:28
Arrive Hawthorne
Sat, Nov 7, 4:18 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamaica
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
Pelham
NY

Town in Westchester County, New York and Bronx County, New York, United States

From Jamaica
16.5 mi
00h 25m
To Hawthorne
16.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Saturday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 1:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Hawthorne.

  1. 1

    Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way

    92 m · 17 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 · 20 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

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    618 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue

    2040 ft · 43 sec · North Columbus Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West

    1512 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway

    3011 ft · 54 sec · Cross County Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway

    653 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway

    1980 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway

    1714 ft · 33 sec · Bronx River Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Taconic State Parkway

    633 ft · 10 sec · Taconic State Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Hawthorne

    141 m · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Cross Street

    649 ft · 35 sec · West Cross Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Broadway

    656 ft · 13 sec · Broadway

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    18 m · 3 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.6 mi · 38%
Hutchinson River Parkway
6.42 mi · 19%
Van Wyck Expressway
5.7 mi · 17%
Whitestone Expressway
1.97 mi · 6%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 4%
Hutchinson River Expressway
1.19 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Sprain Brook Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

12.6 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
28.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pelham
00h 25m from Jamaica
Leave By
4:50 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jamaica and Partly Cloudy near Hawthorne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Hawthorne?

The road trip is about 33 miles (53.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Pelham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Jamaica and 16.5 miles from Hawthorne.

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

The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $10.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jamaica and Partly Cloudy near Hawthorne.

Stop Ideas Near Pelham

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 Pelham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
Yonkers City Hall
Meeting point 4.7 mi away

Yonkers City Hall

Yonkers , NY
40 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701
Rating 4.0/5 25 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 10 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

2 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

27 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Hawthorne. Straight-line distance: 28.74 mi (46.25 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 Hawthorne

Hawthorne is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.1073200, -73.7959700
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: Hawthorne (-73.79597, 41.10732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.4 L · about $5.00
Round trip
$10.00
2.32 gal · 8.8 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $5.00 $10.00
Mid-grade $4.87 $5.65 $11.30
Premium $5.27 $6.11 $12.22
Diesel $6.47 $7.51 $15.01

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica and Hawthorne. The current time is 03:28:20.

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.