How far is Charleston, NY from Jamaica, NY?
The driving distance from Charleston, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 01h 10m.
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 New York, United States
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 Charleston and Jamaica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Jamaica.
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Start on the route
7 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Arthur Kill Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Arthur Kill Road
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Turn sharp right onto Bloomingdale Road
920 ft · 38 sec · Bloomingdale Road
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Turn sharp left onto Veterans Road East
723 ft · 20 sec · Veterans Road East
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Take the ramp straight toward NY 440 North: West Shore Expressway
1837 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway
5.8 mi · 9 min · West Shore Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
782 ft · 10 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
14.5 mi · 22 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 878, I 678: Nassau Expressway, Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
1688 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 878, I 678: Nassau Expressway, Kennedy Airport, Van Wyck Expressway
1258 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nassau Expressway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Nassau Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Bronx, Whitestone Bridge, Van Wyck Expressway
1897 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
952 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Rockaway Boulevard
20 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Rockaway Boulevard
2019 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
1062 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Van Wyck Expressway
1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Avenue
154 m · 15 sec
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Continue on Van Wyck Expressway East
622 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East
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Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
793 ft · 20 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 Charleston and Jamaica.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Clear leaving Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Jamaica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Jamaica?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Charleston and 17.8 miles from Jamaica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Charleston and Mostly Sunny near Jamaica.
Stop Ideas Near Kensington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kensington.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 25.04 mi (40.3 km).
#1 Charleston
Charleston is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5367700, -74.2373700 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.31 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $6.59 | $13.17 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
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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