How far is Jamaica, NY from Mahopac, NY?
The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Mahopac, NY is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
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 20m.
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.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamaica and Mahopac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Mahopac.
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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 · 37 sec · Cross River Road
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Continue on Woods Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Woods Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Somerstown Turnpike
3014 ft · 57 sec · Somerstown Turnpike
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Turn slight left onto Primrose Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · Primrose Street
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Continue on Primrose Drive
110 m · 9 sec · Primrose Drive
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Turn right onto Lovell Street
2.9 mi · 7 min · Lovell Street
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Continue on Kennicut Hill Road
1 mi · 2 min · Kennicut Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bucks Hollow Road
985 ft · 27 sec · Bucks Hollow Road
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Turn right
27 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica and Mahopac.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Jamaica and Partly Sunny near Mahopac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Mahopac?
The road trip is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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 26.9 miles from Jamaica and 26.9 miles from Mahopac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jamaica and Partly Sunny near Mahopac.
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 Mahopac. Straight-line distance: 47.19 mi (75.95 km).
#1 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mahopac
Hamlet in New York
| Population | 8,369 |
| Coordinates | 41.3723200, -73.7334600 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mahopac (-73.73346, 41.37232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $8.51 | $17.03 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.24 | $18.47 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
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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