How far is Blauvelt, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Blauvelt, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.04 mi
00h 58m
Flight
26.9 mi
43.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.9 mi
Kilometers
43.29 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.04 mi
Kilometers
54.78 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 4:34 AM EDT
Return by in Blauvelt
Sun, Apr 19, 5:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blauvelt
2026-04-19T03:35
Arrive Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 4:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blauvelt
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
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Blauvelt
17 mi
00h 29m
To Jamaica
17 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Erie Street East

    2330 ft · 2 min · Erie Street East

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp sharp left toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South

    1269 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    13.7 mi · 19 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2776 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  7. 7

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  14. 14

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blauvelt 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.2 mi · 42%
Cross Bronx Expressway
4.45 mi · 13%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 13%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 7%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 4%
Van Wyck Expressway West
0.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Palisades Interstate Parkway

Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

13.7 mi · 00h 19m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
26.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 29m from Blauvelt
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Blauvelt and Rain Showers Likely near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Blauvelt and 17 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Blauvelt and Rain Showers Likely near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

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 Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 9.8 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blauvelt and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 26.9 mi (43.29 km).

Blauvelt

#1 Blauvelt

Census designated place

Population5,689
Coordinates41.0634300, -73.9576400
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie Street East (-73.957662, 41.063338)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.55 L · about $4.81
Round trip
$9.62
2.4 gal · 9.1 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.81 $9.62
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.38 $10.75
Premium $4.86 $5.83 $11.67
Diesel $4.69 $5.63 $11.27

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Blauvelt and Jamaica. The current time is 03:35:46.

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.