How far is East Hampton, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from East Hampton, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
94.63 mi
02h 16m
Flight
86.8 mi
139.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.8 mi
Kilometers
139.69 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.63 mi
Kilometers
152.3 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Wed, Apr 22, 9:56 PM EDT
Return by in East Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Hampton
2026-04-22T19:40
Arrive Jamaica
Wed, Apr 22, 9:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Hampton
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
North Patchogue
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From East Hampton
46.2 mi
01h 08m
To Jamaica
48.4 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
East Hampton Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Wednesday
Using Sag Harbor as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Wednesday
Using Richmond Hill as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Hampton and Jamaica.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto The Circle

    132 m · 21 sec · The Circle

  3. 3

    Continue on The Circle

    1035 ft · 51 sec · The Circle

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Woods Lane

    2677 ft · 1 min · Woods Lane

  6. 6

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    10.1 mi · 21 min · Montauk Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 West: New York

    113 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto County Road 39A

    5.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 39A

  9. 9

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Sunrise Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2314 ft · 39 sec · Belt Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge

    2747 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway

    2266 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Avenue

    154 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway East

    622 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    793 ft · 20 sec · Liberty Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Hampton and Jamaica.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
70.3 mi · 74%
Montauk Highway
10.1 mi · 11%
County Road 39A
5.49 mi · 6%
Belt Parkway
2.25 mi · 2%
I 678 North
1.15 mi · 1%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

70.3 mi · 01h 33m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
86.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Patchogue
01h 08m from East Hampton
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving East Hampton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Hampton to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

North Patchogue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from East Hampton and 48.4 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around East Hampton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near North Patchogue

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Patchogue, 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 North Patchogue.

RAIL

Bridgeport

46 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

53 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

67 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Hampton and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 86.8 mi (139.69 km).

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#1 East Hampton

Town in New York

Population1,138
Coordinates40.9634300, -72.1848000
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: The Circle (-72.184876, 40.963248)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.64 L · about $13.39
Round trip
$26.78
6.68 gal · 25.28 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $13.39 $26.78
Mid-grade $4.48 $14.97 $29.93
Premium $4.86 $16.24 $32.47
Diesel $4.69 $15.68 $31.36

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between East Hampton and Jamaica. The current time is 19:40:19.

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.