Origin
Valhalla, NY
Morning in Valhalla on Sunday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Valhalla, NY to Jamaica, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Valhalla, NY
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Jamaica, NY
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Trip Overview
Valhalla, NY to Jamaica, NY is 29.9 miles and takes about 50m via Hutchinson River Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its profile as mostly highway, it's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick transfer or a segment of a larger trip. You'll spend most of your time on limited-access roads, making it a predictable commute rather than a scenic exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Broadway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Old Mamaroneck Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Hutchinson River Parkway
— 10.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valhalla, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on Broadway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
2
Continue on NY 22
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto South Broadway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Broadway
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Maple Avenue
5
Turn left onto NY 125
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Mamaroneck Avenue
6
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 125
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Mamaroneck Road
7
Continue on NY 125
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Secor Road
8
Keep slight right at fork
441 ft
·
9 sec
Toward New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Larchmont
9
Turn straight onto Heathcote Bypass
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Heathcote Bypass
10
Turn straight onto NY 125
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Weaver Street
11
Turn right onto Stratton Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Stratton Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Pinebrook Boulevard
523 ft
·
16 sec
·
Pinebrook Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Hutchinson Parkway South
14
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
17
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
18
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Use the slight left lane.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Use the right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Inwood Street
25
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
26
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 6.1 and 28.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Larchmont
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Larchmont
7
11 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Hutchinson River Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway toward Whitestone Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Whitestone Bridge
7
24 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
8
28.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlanti...
9
28.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.86 one way
$9.72 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| premium | $4.87 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$7
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Jamaica, NY
Morning in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 65% of the drive on expressways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 10.9 miles on the Hutchinson River Parkway. Expect a mostly highway experience, transitioning to surface roads as you approach your destination. The density of exits and merges on the Van Wyck Expressway will be a noticeable aspect of the drive as you get closer to Jamaica.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on Hutchinson River Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hutchinson River Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 29.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Valhalla, NY and Jamaica, NY, road signs point toward New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Larchmont and Hutchinson Parkway South.
New Rochelle
6.1 mi in
|
~11m
Mamaroneck
6.1 mi in
|
~11m
Larchmont
6.1 mi in
|
~11m
Hutchinson Parkway South
8.1 mi in
|
~15m
About the Cities
Starting in Valhalla, NY
Full guide →Valhalla is a hamlet in Westchester County, New York.
Arriving in Jamaica, NY
Full guide →Jamaica is an expansive neighborhood located in eastern Queens. Historically consisting of predominantly black communities, Jamaica now is home to an extremely diverse array of peoples and cultures.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on Hutchinson River Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Whitestone Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Jamaica, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jamaica, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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