How far is Jamaica, NY from Katonah, NY?
The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Katonah, NY is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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.
Town and village in Westchester County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain
Patchy Fog then Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamaica and Katonah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Katonah.
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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
15.6 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 35: Cross River, Katonah
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 35: Katonah, Cross River
752 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 35 West: Katonah
74 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Cross River Road
1232 ft · 42 sec · Cross River Road
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Turn left onto Woods Bridge Road
2019 ft · 57 sec · Woods Bridge Road
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Turn slight right onto Bedford Road
137 m · 9 sec · Bedford Road
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Continue on Bedford Road
67 m · 15 sec · Bedford Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bedford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica and Katonah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 leaving Jamaica and Patchy Fog then Light Rain near Katonah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Katonah?
The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Scarsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Jamaica and 22.7 miles from Katonah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.96 one way or $13.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Jamaica and Patchy Fog then Light Rain near Katonah.
Stop Ideas Near Scarsdale
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 Scarsdale.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Katonah. Straight-line distance: 39.71 mi (63.9 km).
#1 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Katonah
Katonah is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.2589800, -73.6854100 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: Katonah (-73.68541, 41.25898)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $4.32 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $7.86 | $15.71 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $8.50 | $17.01 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $10.43 | $20.86 |
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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