How far is Farmingville, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Farmingville, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.44 mi
01h 06m
Flight
41.75 mi
67.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.75 mi
Kilometers
67.19 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.44 mi
Kilometers
79.57 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 1:17 AM EDT
Return by in Farmingville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmingville
2026-04-19T00:10
Arrive Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 1:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmingville
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
Plainview
NY

City in Texas

From Farmingville
23.6 mi
00h 33m
To Jamaica
25.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 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 Farmingville and Jamaica.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Horseblock Road

    2328 ft · 60 sec · Horseblock Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Ocean Avenue

    2170 ft · 44 sec · North Ocean Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Express Drive North

    584 ft · 11 sec · Express Drive North

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: New York

    1378 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    34.1 mi · 46 min · Long Island Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on North Service Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Service Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road

    113 m · 14 sec · Shelter Rock Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward N West: New York

    1289 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Grand Central Parkway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Central Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 168th Street, Parsons Boulevard

    651 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway

    2750 ft · 59 sec · Grand Central Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 164th Street

    3043 ft · 2 min · 164th Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hillside Avenue

    1131 ft · 52 sec · Hillside Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Parsons Boulevard

    1754 ft · 57 sec · Parsons Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue

    1254 ft · 43 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 150th Street

    1659 ft · 1 min · 150th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    2284 ft · 54 sec · Liberty Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left 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 Farmingville 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
34.1 mi · 69%
Grand Central Parkway
5.84 mi · 12%
Northern State Parkway
2.34 mi · 5%
North Service Road
0.76 mi · 2%
164th Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Horseblock Road
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

34.1 mi · 00h 46m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainview
00h 33m from Farmingville
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Farmingville 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 Farmingville to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Farmingville and 25.8 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plainview

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 Plainview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 7.3 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

41 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

44 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmingville and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 41.75 mi (67.19 km).

Farmingville

#1 Farmingville

Census designated place

Population15,481
Coordinates40.8312100, -73.0295500
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Horseblock Road (-73.029557, 40.831178)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.6 L · about $6.98
Round trip
$13.95
3.48 gal · 13.2 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.98 $13.95
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.80 $15.59
Premium $4.86 $8.46 $16.92
Diesel $4.69 $8.17 $16.34

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 Farmingville and Jamaica. The current time is 00:10:18.

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.