How far is Austerlitz, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Austerlitz, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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
140.85 mi
02h 33m
Flight
113.26 mi
182.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.26 mi
Kilometers
182.28 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.85 mi
Kilometers
226.67 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Wed, Apr 22, 10:06 PM EDT
Return by in Austerlitz
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austerlitz
2026-04-22T19:33
Arrive Jamaica
Wed, Apr 22, 10:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austerlitz
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
Patterson
NY

Town in Putnam County, New York, United States

From Austerlitz
63.1 mi
01h 16m
To Jamaica
77.8 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Wednesday
Using Richmond Hill as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 22

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 22

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 22

    7.5 mi · 10 min · State Route 22

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Austerlitz and Jamaica.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 22
38.3 mi · 27%
Hutchinson River Parkway
17.4 mi · 12%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 3%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 2%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 1%
Hutchinson River Expressway
1.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

59.6 mi · 01h 29m

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
113.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Patterson
01h 16m from Austerlitz
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Austerlitz and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Patterson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Austerlitz and 77.8 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.92 one way or $39.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Austerlitz and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Patterson

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 Patterson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 9.3 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Danbury City Hall
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Danbury City Hall

Danbury , CT
155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
Rating 3.0/5 29 reviews City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

Edmond Town Hall

Newtown , CT
45 Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
Rating 4.7/5 366 reviews Event venue,Movie theater,Performing arts theater

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

35 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

43 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Bridgeport

51 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

52 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austerlitz and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 113.26 mi (182.28 km).

Austerlitz

#1 Austerlitz

Town in New York

Population1,587
Coordinates42.3117500, -73.4731700
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 22 (-73.473271, 42.311756)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.81 L · about $19.92
Round trip
$39.85
9.94 gal · 37.62 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $19.92 $39.85
Mid-grade $4.48 $22.27 $44.54
Premium $4.86 $24.16 $48.32
Diesel $4.69 $23.33 $46.66

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Austerlitz and Jamaica. The current time is 19:33:09.

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.