How far is Jamaica, NY from White Plains, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to White Plains, NY is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
27.69 mi
00h 44m
Flight
23.77 mi
38.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.77 mi
Kilometers
38.25 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.69 mi
Kilometers
44.57 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Plains
Sun, May 24, 9:29 PM EDT
Return by in Jamaica
Sun, May 24, 10:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-05-24T20:45
Arrive White Plains
Sun, May 24, 9:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
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
13.9 mi
00h 22m
To White Plains
13.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Today
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph E
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jamaica and White Plains.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and White Plains.

  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

    12.2 mi · 18 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale, Mamaroneck

    1026 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mamaroneck Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Mamaroneck Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Palmer Avenue

    2241 ft · 45 sec · Palmer Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Secor Road

    2202 ft · 46 sec · Secor Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Old Mamaroneck Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Mamaroneck Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Mamaroneck Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Mamaroneck Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1140 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica and White Plains.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hutchinson River Parkway
12.2 mi · 44%
Van Wyck Expressway
5.7 mi · 21%
Whitestone Expressway
1.97 mi · 7%
Old Mamaroneck Road
1.81 mi · 7%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 5%
Mamaroneck Road
1.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Hutchinson River Parkway

Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

12.2 mi · 00h 18m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
23.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastchester
00h 22m from Jamaica
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Likely leaving Jamaica and Rain near White Plains.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to White Plains?

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 13.9 miles from Jamaica and 13.9 miles from White Plains.

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

The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 $3.93 one way or $7.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Jamaica and Rain near White Plains.

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 11.4 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
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 14.8 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 11.7 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

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 White Plains. Straight-line distance: 23.77 mi (38.25 km).

Jamaica

#1 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
White Plains

#2 White Plains

The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

Population58,286
Coordinates41.0339900, -73.7629100
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: White Plains (-73.76291, 41.03399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.7 L · about $3.93
Round trip
$7.86
1.96 gal · 7.4 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.93 $7.86
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.39 $8.78
Premium $4.86 $4.76 $9.53
Diesel $4.69 $4.60 $9.20

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica and White Plains. The current time is 20:45:15.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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