How far is Jamaica, NY from Sleepy Hollow, NY?
The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Sleepy Hollow, NY is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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 in Westchester County, New York and Bronx County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamaica and Sleepy Hollow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Sleepy Hollow.
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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
6.3 mi · 9 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
618 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue
2040 ft · 43 sec · North Columbus Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West
1512 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Cross County Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
3001 ft · 57 sec · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Park Avenue North
1512 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
1141 ft · 32 sec · Central Park Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany
906 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
9.8 mi · 13 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow
1414 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto White Plains Road
1350 ft · 42 sec · White Plains Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway
1.6 mi · 5 min · South Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica and Sleepy Hollow.
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.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
9.76 mi · 00h 13m
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 Showers Likely leaving Jamaica and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sleepy Hollow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Sleepy Hollow?
The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 16.2 miles from Jamaica and 16.2 miles from Sleepy Hollow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.57 one way or $9.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jamaica and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sleepy Hollow.
Stop Ideas Near Pelham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Yonkers City Hall
Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pelham.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Sleepy Hollow. Straight-line distance: 27.37 mi (44.05 km).
#1 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sleepy Hollow
Village in New York
| Population | 10,055 |
| Coordinates | 41.0856500, -73.8584700 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sleepy Hollow (-73.85847, 41.08565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
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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