How far is Fairview, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Fairview, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
90.26 mi
01h 58m
Flight
71.56 mi
115.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.56 mi
Kilometers
115.17 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.26 mi
Kilometers
145.26 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Fri, Nov 6, 4:47 PM EST
Return by in Fairview
Fri, Nov 6, 6:45 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-11-06T14:49
Arrive Jamaica
Fri, Nov 6, 4:47 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
9:30 PM EST
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
Croton-on-Hudson
NY

Village in Westchester County, New York, United States

From Fairview
41.1 mi
00h 59m
To Jamaica
49.2 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Overnight
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Woodlawn Avenue

    828 ft · 37 sec · South Woodlawn Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Cedar Street

    3185 ft · 2 min · East Cedar Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Road

    632 ft · 21 sec · North Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marist Drive

    158 m · 11 sec · Marist Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Delafield Street

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Delafield Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Albany Post Road

    23.1 mi · 30 min · Albany Post Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annsville Circle

    61 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Peekskill

    828 ft · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    14.7 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward New York City

    2442 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Taconic State Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

    12.8 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Bronx River Parkway

    2330 ft · 44 sec · Bronx River Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon

    2217 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bridge

    3095 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  22. 22

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany Post Road
23.1 mi · 26%
Peekskill
14.9 mi · 16%
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi · 14%
Delafield Street
8.08 mi · 9%
Hutchinson River Parkway
6.62 mi · 7%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Albany Post Road

Continue on Albany Post Road

23.1 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
71.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Croton-on-Hudson
00h 59m from Fairview
Leave By
2:34 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Fairview and Rain near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Croton-on-Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Fairview and 49.2 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.75 one way or $27.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Croton-on-Hudson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Croton-on-Hudson, 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 Croton-on-Hudson.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

2 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

30 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 71.56 mi (115.17 km).

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#1 Fairview

Fairview is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7237000, -73.9198600
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: South Woodlawn Avenue (-73.919859, 41.7237)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.06 L · about $13.75
Round trip
$27.50
6.38 gal · 24.12 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $13.75 $27.50
Mid-grade $4.87 $15.54 $31.08
Premium $5.27 $16.80 $33.61
Diesel $6.47 $20.64 $41.28

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and Jamaica. The current time is 14:49:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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