Origin
Bedford Hills, NY
Evening in Bedford Hills on Sunday
Local time
5:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bedford Hills, NY to Jamaica, NY
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
47.6 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bedford Hills, NY
Abhishek Navlakha
Jamaica, NY
Mateusz Walendzik
Trip Overview
The drive from Bedford Hills, NY to Jamaica, NY covers 47.6 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Adams Street, Main Street, Dixon Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
23.8 miles from Bedford Hills, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 47.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Adams Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bedford Hills, NY to Jamaica, NY is easy. At 1h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bedford Hills, NY to Jamaica, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adams Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dixon Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Springhurst Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broad Brook Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Patent Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Bedford Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 684 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Adams Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford Hills, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on Babbitt Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Babbitt Road
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Adams Street
279 ft
·
11 sec
·
Adams Street
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Dixon Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Dixon Street
5
Turn right onto Springhurst Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Springhurst Road
6
Turn left onto Broad Brook Road
200 ft
·
8 sec
·
Broad Brook Road
7
Turn right onto West Patent Road
1.6 mi
·
5 min
·
West Patent Road
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Bedford Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Bedford Road
9
Take the ramp right toward I 684 South
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 684 South
10
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
13 min
11
Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
12
Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
13
Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
14
Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
15
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
16
Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
17
Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
18
Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
19
Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
20
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
21
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
22
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Inwood Street
23
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
3 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 23.8 miles from Bedford Hills, NY, or about 33m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 47.6 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.8 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jamaica, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bedford Hills, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bedford Hills, NY
This is one driving day of about 47.6 miles and 1h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bedford Hills, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.8 mi from Bedford Hills, NY · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 47.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Bedford Hills, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jamaica, NY
The final approach into Jamaica, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Jamaica, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.75 one way
$15.50 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $8.40 | $16.79 |
| premium | $4.88 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.58 | $21.15 |
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Evening in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
5:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 6m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bedford Hills, NY to Jamaica, NY covers 47.6 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adams Street, Main Street, Dixon Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.8 miles from Bedford Hills, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Bedford Hills, NY to Jamaica, NY is easy. At 1h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bedford Hills, NY to Jamaica, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bedford Hills, NY to Jamaica, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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