How far is Dannemora, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Dannemora, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 331.6 miles (533.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.5 miles (448.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
331.6 mi
05h 35m
Flight
278.47 mi
448.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.47 mi
Kilometers
448.16 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.6 mi
Kilometers
533.66 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Mon, May 25, 8:23 AM EDT
Return by in Dannemora
Mon, May 25, 1:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dannemora
2026-05-25T02:48
Arrive Jamaica
Mon, May 25, 8:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dannemora
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Colonie
NY

Town in Albany County, New York, United States

From Dannemora
162.7 mi
02h 47m
To Jamaica
168.9 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Memorial Day
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Emmons Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Emmons Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cook Street

    9.8 mi · 16 min · Cook Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Military Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Military Turnpike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Route 3

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 3

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1575 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    152 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Adirondack Northway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  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 Dannemora and Jamaica.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
152 mi · 46%
I 87 South
119 mi · 36%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 4%
Cook Street
9.79 mi · 3%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 2%
Cross Bronx Expressway
4.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

152 mi · 02h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.1 mi
278.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colonie
02h 47m from Dannemora
Leave By
5:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Dannemora and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 331.6 miles (533.7 km) and usually takes 05h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Colonie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.7 miles from Dannemora and 168.9 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 278.5 miles (448.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.91 one way or $93.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Dannemora and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Colonie

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 Colonie and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Albany City Hall
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

Albany City Hall

Albany , NY
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Rating 4.0/5 68 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

11 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

14 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

40 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

40 mi away
267 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dannemora and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 278.47 mi (448.16 km).

Dannemora

#1 Dannemora

Town in New York, USA

Population3,512
Coordinates44.7214300, -73.7237500
Altitude431
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Emmons Street (-73.724074, 44.721396)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 534 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.7 gal
44.29 L · about $46.91
Round trip
$93.81
23.4 gal · 88.58 L
Estimated CO2
104 kg one way
Round trip: 208 kg / 459 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $46.91 $93.81
Mid-grade $4.48 $52.43 $104.86
Premium $4.86 $56.87 $113.75
Diesel $4.69 $54.92 $109.84

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Dannemora and Jamaica. The current time is 02:48:19.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.