How far is Yonkers, NY from Jackson Heights, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Jackson Heights, NY is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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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.
City in New York County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yonkers and Jackson Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Jackson Heights.
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Start on South Broadway
3.1 mi · 6 min · South Broadway
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Turn slight left
72 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Van Cortlandt Park South
646 ft · 22 sec · Van Cortlandt Park South
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Take the ramp straight toward I 87 South: Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Queens
846 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens
1846 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Continue on Grand Central Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway
2819 ft · 1 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Astoria Boulevard, 82nd Street, Airport Terminal A, Terminal B Wait Area
950 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Astoria Boulevard South
1897 ft · 38 sec · Astoria Boulevard South
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Turn right onto 82nd Street
1 km · 2 min · 82nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 82nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yonkers and Jackson Heights.
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.
Major Deegan Expressway
Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
6.23 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Yonkers and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers near Jackson Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Jackson Heights?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Yonkers and 7.5 miles from Jackson Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.36 one way or $4.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yonkers and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers near Jackson Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Inwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inwood.
Yonkers station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Jackson Heights. Straight-line distance: 12.15 mi (19.55 km).
#1 Yonkers
The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 200,040 |
| Coordinates | 40.9312100, -73.8987500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson Heights
Jackson Heights is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7556600, -73.8854100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson Heights (-73.88541, 40.75566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.45 | $2.36 | $4.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
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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