How far is Pelham, NY from Jamaica, NY?
The driving distance from Pelham, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
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 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 fourth most populous borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pelham and Jamaica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pelham and Jamaica.
-
1
Start on the route
47 m · 13 sec
-
2
Turn right onto Pelhamwood Avenue
572 ft · 21 sec · Pelhamwood Avenue
-
3
Continue on Pelhamwood Avenue
1135 ft · 43 sec · Pelhamwood Avenue
-
4
Turn left onto Wolfs Lane
3087 ft · 2 min · Wolfs Lane
-
5
Turn right onto Colonial Avenue
128 m · 12 sec · Colonial Avenue
-
6
Continue on Sandford Boulevard East
118 m · 15 sec · Sandford Boulevard East
-
7
Turn left onto Hutchinson River Parkway South
1079 ft · 28 sec
-
8
Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
5.2 mi · 8 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
-
9
Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
-
10
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
-
11
Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
-
12
Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
1302 ft · 32 sec
-
14
Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
563 ft · 14 sec
-
15
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West
-
16
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue
-
17
Turn right onto Inwood Street
914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street
-
18
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
-
19
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pelham and Jamaica.
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.
Hutchinson River Parkway
Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
5.21 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pelham and Rain Showers Likely near Jamaica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pelham to Jamaica?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Pelham and 8.6 miles from Jamaica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Pelham and Rain Showers Likely near Jamaica.
Stop Ideas Near The Bronx
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 The Bronx.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pelham and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 15.09 mi (24.28 km).
#1 Pelham
Town in Westchester County, New York and Bronx County, New York, United States
| Population | 6,917 |
| Coordinates | 40.9098200, -73.8079100 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.73 | $5.47 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.86 | $5.73 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.