How far is Jamaica, NY from Rye Brook, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Rye Brook, NY is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.07 mi
00h 45m
Flight
23.53 mi
37.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.53 mi
Kilometers
37.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.07 mi
Kilometers
46.78 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rye Brook
Sun, Apr 19, 5:53 AM EDT
Return by in Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 6:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-04-19T05:08
Arrive Rye Brook
Sun, Apr 19, 5:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jamaica
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Eastchester
NY

Town in Westchester County, New York, United States

From Jamaica
14.5 mi
00h 22m
To Rye Brook
14.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Rye Brook.

  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

    16 mi · 23 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue, Rye Brook, Harrison

    1323 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    1815 ft · 54 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pine Ridge Road

    775 ft · 35 sec · Pine Ridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mohegan Lane

    745 ft · 35 sec · Mohegan Lane

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mohegan Lane

    786 ft · 40 sec · Mohegan Lane

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bonwit Road

    1008 ft · 48 sec · Bonwit Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Oak Road

    88 m · 15 sec · Old Oak Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Red Roof Drive

    44 m · 6 sec · Red Roof Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Roof Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hutchinson River Parkway
17.1 mi · 59%
Van Wyck Expressway
5.7 mi · 20%
Whitestone Expressway
1.97 mi · 7%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 5%
Hutchinson River Expressway
1.19 mi · 4%
Lincoln Avenue
0.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastchester
00h 22m from Jamaica
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Jamaica and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rye Brook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Rye Brook?

The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eastchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Jamaica and 14.5 miles from Rye Brook.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jamaica and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rye Brook.

Stop Ideas Near Eastchester

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 Eastchester and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 11.9 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 5.5 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 12.3 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 8.1 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 Eastchester.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Rye Brook. Straight-line distance: 23.53 mi (37.87 km).

Jamaica

#1 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Rye Brook

#2 Rye Brook

Village in Westchester County, New York

Population9,573
Coordinates41.0192600, -73.6834600
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: Rye Brook (-73.68346, 41.01926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.88 L · about $4.09
Round trip
$8.18
2.04 gal · 7.76 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.09 $8.18
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.57 $9.14
Premium $4.86 $4.96 $9.92
Diesel $4.69 $4.79 $9.58

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica and Rye Brook. The current time is 05:08:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.