How far is Jamaica, NY from Mount Ivy, NY?
The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Mount Ivy, NY is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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 01m.
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.
The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamaica and Mount Ivy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Mount Ivy.
-
1
Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
92 m · 17 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
-
2
Turn right onto Pinegrove Street
922 ft · 45 sec · Pinegrove Street
-
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue
133 m · 13 sec · Liberty Avenue
-
4
Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway East
23 m · 1 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East
-
5
Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
801 ft · 20 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Van Wyck Expressway
-
7
Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
-
8
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
-
9
Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
1157 ft · 28 sec
-
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
1505 ft · 50 sec
-
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South
1819 ft · 44 sec
-
13
Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 6 min
-
14
Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
-
15
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
-
16
Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
-
17
Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway
25.6 mi · 34 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
-
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 202, CR 47: Haverstraw, Suffern
680 ft · 17 sec
-
19
Keep slight right
67 m · 6 sec
-
20
Turn straight onto Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
145 m · 22 sec · Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
-
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 202
668 ft · 13 sec · Route 202
-
22
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Route 202
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica and Mount Ivy.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway
25.6 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Jamaica and Mostly Cloudy near Mount Ivy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Mount Ivy?
The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Yonkers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Jamaica and 21.8 miles from Mount Ivy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Jamaica and Mostly Cloudy near Mount Ivy.
Stop Ideas Near Yonkers
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yonkers.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Mount Ivy. Straight-line distance: 36.25 mi (58.34 km).
#1 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Ivy
Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York
| Population | 6,878 |
| Coordinates | 41.1867600, -74.0348600 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Ivy (-74.03486, 41.18676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $6.17 | $12.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $7.23 | $14.46 |
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 29, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.