How far is Arrochar, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Arrochar, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
22.46 mi
00h 51m
Flight
15.4 mi
24.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.4 mi
Kilometers
24.79 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.46 mi
Kilometers
36.14 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Wed, Apr 15, 1:20 PM EDT
Return by in Arrochar
Wed, Apr 15, 2:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arrochar
2026-04-15T12:28
Arrive Jamaica
Wed, Apr 15, 1:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arrochar
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
Roxbury
NY

Town in Delaware County, New York

From Arrochar
11.2 mi
00h 25m
To Jamaica
11.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hylan Boulevard

    1171 ft · 38 sec · Hylan Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fingerboard Road

    1306 ft · 52 sec · Fingerboard Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Narrows Road South

    63 m · 5 sec · Narrows Road South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Narrows Bridge, Brooklyn

    1528 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Upper Level

    863 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    1184 ft · 22 sec · Staten Island Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    782 ft · 10 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    14.5 mi · 22 min · Belt Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 878, I 678: Nassau Expressway, Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport

    1688 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 878, I 678: Nassau Expressway, Kennedy Airport, Van Wyck Expressway

    1258 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Nassau Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nassau Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Bronx, Whitestone Bridge, Van Wyck Expressway

    1897 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    952 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Rockaway Boulevard

    20 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Rockaway Boulevard

    2019 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Avenue

    154 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway East

    622 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    793 ft · 20 sec · Liberty Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arrochar 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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
14.5 mi · 65%
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.26 mi · 6%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.19 mi · 5%
Nassau Expressway
1.11 mi · 5%
John F Kennedy International Airport
1.06 mi · 5%
Rockaway Boulevard
0.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Belt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

14.5 mi · 00h 22m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
15.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roxbury
00h 25m from Arrochar
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arrochar and Mostly Cloudy near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Roxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Arrochar and 11.2 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arrochar and Mostly Cloudy near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Roxbury

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 Roxbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12 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
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 9.5 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 11.8 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

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roxbury.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

30 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arrochar and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 15.4 mi (24.79 km).

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#1 Arrochar

Arrochar is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5984400, -74.0726400
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Hylan Boulevard (-74.072576, 40.598413)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
3 L · about $3.17
Round trip
$6.33
1.58 gal · 6 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.17 $6.33
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.54 $7.08
Premium $4.86 $3.84 $7.68
Diesel $4.69 $3.71 $7.42

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Arrochar and Jamaica. The current time is 12:28:23.

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.