Origin
Jamaica, NY
Afternoon in Jamaica on Saturday
Local time
1:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Jamaica, NY to Mahopac, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
53.8 mi
87 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamaica, NY
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Mahopac, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jamaica, NY to Mahopac, NY covers 53.8 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hutchinson River Parkway, I 684, Van Wyck Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16 miles on Hutchinson River Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving in Mahopac, NY
Full guide →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 1h 20m. Total distance: 53.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 20m highway drive covering 53.8 miles, with most of the trip on Hutchinson River Parkway and I 684. The longest continuous stretch is about 16 miles on Hutchinson River Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hutchinson River Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 16 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hutchinson River Parkway and I 684. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Pinegrove Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Pinegrove Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pinegrove Street
Turn right onto Pinegrove Street
Navigation decision point
8
26.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 684 North: Brewster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 16A
Toward I 684 North: Brewster
8
43.8 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward NY 35: Cross River, Katonah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward NY 35: Cross River, Katonah
9
44.6 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 35: Katonah, Cross River
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward NY 35: Katonah, Cross River
6
44.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 35 West: Katonah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NY 35 West: Katonah
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jamaica, NY and Mahopac, NY, road signs point toward Katonah and Cross River.
Katonah
43.8 mi in
|
~59m
Cross River
44.6 mi in
|
~1h
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 16 mi | 23m |
| I 684 | 15.6 mi | 18m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Lovell Street | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Primrose Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Woods Bridge Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Hutchinson River Parkway
— 16 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Mahopac, NY.
1
Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
303 ft
·
17 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
2
Turn right onto Pinegrove Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pinegrove Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue
435 ft
·
13 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
4
Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway East
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway East
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
6
Merge onto I 678
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 678
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
9
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on HR
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 16A
Toward I 684 North: Brewster
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 684
16 mi
·
18 min
·
I 684
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 6
Toward NY 35: Cross River, Katonah
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 6
Toward NY 35: Katonah, Cross River
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
244 ft
·
8 sec
Toward NY 35 West: Katonah
16
Turn left onto NY 35
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Cross River Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on NY 35
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Woods Bridge Road
18
Turn right onto NY 100
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Somerstown Turnpike
19
Turn slight left onto NY 139
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Primrose Street
20
Continue on NY 139
361 ft
·
8 sec
·
Primrose Drive
21
Turn right onto US 202
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Lovell Street
22
Continue on Kennicut Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Kennicut Hill Road
23
At end of road, turn right onto Bucks Hollow Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Bucks Hollow Road
24
Turn right
88 ft
·
6 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.9 mi from Jamaica, NY · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Jamaica, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mahopac, NY
The final approach into Mahopac, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.86 one way
$17.71 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.58 | $19.15 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.43 | $20.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.59
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Somerstown Turnpike
(0.6 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$7
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.65 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Mahopac, NY
Afternoon in Mahopac on Saturday
Local time
1:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 20m 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 Jamaica, NY to Mahopac, NY covers 53.8 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hutchinson River Parkway, I 684, Van Wyck Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.9 miles from Jamaica, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.86 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Pinegrove Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Jamaica, NY and Mahopac, NY, road signs point toward Katonah and Cross River.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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