How far is Flanders, NY from Jamaica, NY?
The driving distance from Flanders, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flanders and Jamaica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flanders and Jamaica.
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Start on Flanders Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Flanders Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nugent Drive
40 m · 7 sec · Nugent Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Nugent Drive
609 ft · 13 sec · Nugent Drive
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Take the exit slight left toward CR 51 south: Suffolk County Offices, Criminal/Surrogate/Family Courts, Suffolk County Community College - Riverhead Campus, East Moriches
88 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Center Drive South
1.7 mi · 3 min · Center Drive South
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Continue on East Moriches-Riverhead Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · East Moriches-Riverhead Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward NY 27 West: New York
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
54.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
712 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
2314 ft · 39 sec · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge
2747 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway
2266 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
1062 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Van Wyck Expressway
1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Avenue
154 m · 15 sec
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Continue on Van Wyck Expressway East
622 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East
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Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
793 ft · 20 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 Flanders and Jamaica.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sunrise Highway
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
54.6 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Flanders 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 Flanders to Jamaica?
The road trip is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Islip Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Flanders and 36.8 miles from Jamaica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Flanders and Rain Showers Likely near Jamaica.
Stop Ideas Near Islip Terrace
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Brookhaven Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Islip Terrace.
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flanders and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 63.85 mi (102.75 km).
#1 Flanders
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 4,472 |
| Coordinates | 40.9034300, -72.6175900 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.18 | $20.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $11.38 | $22.76 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.35 | $24.69 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $11.92 | $23.85 |
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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