How far is Valhalla, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Valhalla, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.24 mi
00h 52m
Flight
26.53 mi
42.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.53 mi
Kilometers
42.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.24 mi
Kilometers
51.89 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Wed, May 13, 4:22 PM EDT
Return by in Valhalla
Wed, May 13, 5:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valhalla
2026-05-13T15:29
Arrive Jamaica
Wed, May 13, 4:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valhalla
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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 Valhalla
15 mi
00h 26m
To Jamaica
17.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph S
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Wednesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valhalla and Jamaica.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Broadway

  2. 2

    Continue on North Broadway

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Broadway

    654 ft · 19 sec · South Broadway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    760 ft · 23 sec · Maple Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Mamaroneck Avenue

    1216 ft · 30 sec · Mamaroneck Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Old Mamaroneck Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Mamaroneck Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Secor Road

    1540 ft · 31 sec · Secor Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Larchmont

    135 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Heathcote Bypass

    1 mi · 2 min · Heathcote Bypass

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Weaver Street

    2941 ft · 1 min · Weaver Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Stratton Road

    1156 ft · 38 sec · Stratton Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pinebrook Boulevard

    159 m · 16 sec · Pinebrook Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward Hutchinson Parkway South

    1276 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hutchinson River Parkway
10.9 mi · 34%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 13%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 7%
North Broadway
1.9 mi · 6%
Old Mamaroneck Road
1.83 mi · 6%
Broadway
1.56 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Hutchinson River Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

8.23 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastchester
00h 26m from Valhalla
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Valhalla and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Valhalla to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Eastchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Valhalla and 17.3 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:44 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 Chance Rain Showers around Valhalla and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica.

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 12.2 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 5.4 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 12.6 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 8.5 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 Valhalla and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 26.53 mi (42.7 km).

Valhalla

#1 Valhalla

Town in New York

Population3,162
Coordinates41.0748200, -73.7751300
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway (-73.775085, 41.07485)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.31 L · about $4.57
Round trip
$9.14
2.28 gal · 8.62 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Valhalla and Jamaica. The current time is 15:29:36.

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.