How far is Canaan, NY from Jamaica, NY?
The driving distance from Canaan, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 144 miles (231.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Dutchess County, New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canaan and Jamaica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canaan and Jamaica.
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Start on Old Queechy Road
12 m · 9 sec · Old Queechy Road
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Turn sharp right
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
11.6 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 22
7.5 mi · 10 min · State Route 22
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Turn slight left
59.6 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Continue straight
27.4 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
563 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West
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Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue
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Turn right onto Inwood Street
914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street
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Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Canaan and Jamaica.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Canaan and Mostly Clear near Jamaica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canaan to Jamaica?
The road trip is about 144 miles (231.7 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Pawling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.3 miles from Canaan and 75.7 miles from Jamaica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.37 one way or $40.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Canaan and Mostly Clear near Jamaica.
Stop Ideas Near Pawling
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Danbury City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pawling.
Poughkeepsie station
Croton–Harmon station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Bridgeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canaan and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 120.32 mi (193.63 km).
#1 Canaan
City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,607 |
| Coordinates | 42.4120300, -73.4470600 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $20.37 | $40.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $22.76 | $45.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $24.69 | $49.39 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $23.85 | $47.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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