How far is Deposit, NY from Jamaica, NY?
The driving distance from Deposit, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Deposit and Jamaica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deposit and Jamaica.
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Start on Front Street
2441 ft · 2 min · Front Street
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Continue on River Street
608 ft · 28 sec · River Street
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Turn right onto Pine Street
97 m · 9 sec · Pine Street
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Continue on Oak Street
154 m · 15 sec · Oak Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oak Street
1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on State Highway 10
2251 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 10
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Take the exit left toward NY 17 East
1287 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
105.1 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
1.1 km · 60 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
566 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
2455 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1417 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
1124 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway
1.3 km · 1 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 Deposit and Jamaica.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
NY 17 East
Merge slight left
105 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Deposit and Sunny near Jamaica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Deposit to Jamaica?
The road trip is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Bloomingburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.7 miles from Deposit and 87 miles from Jamaica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.85 one way or $47.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Deposit and Sunny near Jamaica.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomingburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomingburg.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deposit and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 126.54 mi (203.65 km).
#1 Deposit
Human settlement in New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,561 |
| Coordinates | 42.0600800, -75.4276800 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| 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: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $23.85 | $47.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $26.66 | $53.32 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $28.92 | $57.85 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $27.93 | $55.86 |
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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