How far is Clintondale, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Clintondale, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
99.18 mi
02h 03m
Flight
70.49 mi
113.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.49 mi
Kilometers
113.44 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.18 mi
Kilometers
159.61 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 3:07 AM EDT
Return by in Clintondale
Sun, Apr 19, 5:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clintondale
2026-04-19T01:04
Arrive Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 3:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clintondale
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
Sloatsburg
NY

City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America

From Clintondale
43.9 mi
01h 01m
To Jamaica
55.4 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 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 Clintondale and Jamaica.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Avenue

    4 m · 2 sec · Maple Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vineyard Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Vineyard Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 32

    4.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 32

  4. 4

    Continue on Plattekill Turnpike

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Plattekill Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on Route 300

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Route 300

  6. 6

    Continue on Union Avenue

    1721 ft · 36 sec · Union Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    3038 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    130 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York City

    3062 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    29 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  22. 22

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  24. 24

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  27. 27

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  29. 29

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clintondale 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
35 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
29 mi · 29%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 14%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 7%
Plattekill Turnpike
4.58 mi · 5%
State Highway 32
4.57 mi · 5%
Cross Bronx Expressway
4.45 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

29 mi · 00h 34m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
70.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sloatsburg
01h 01m from Clintondale
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Clintondale 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 Clintondale to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Sloatsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Clintondale and 55.4 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.03 one way or $28.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sloatsburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sloatsburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

26 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

34 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

44 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

47 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clintondale and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 70.49 mi (113.44 km).

Clintondale

#1 Clintondale

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

Population1,452
Coordinates41.6948200, -74.0512500
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Vineyard Avenue (-74.051247, 41.694782)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.25 L · about $14.03
Round trip
$28.06
7 gal · 26.5 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $14.03 $28.06
Mid-grade $4.48 $15.68 $31.37
Premium $4.86 $17.01 $34.03
Diesel $4.69 $16.43 $32.86

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 Clintondale and Jamaica. The current time is 01:04:14.

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.