How far is Fort Montgomery, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Fort Montgomery, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
58.54 mi
01h 15m
Flight
45.22 mi
72.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.22 mi
Kilometers
72.77 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.54 mi
Kilometers
94.21 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 1:25 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Montgomery
Sun, Apr 19, 2:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Montgomery
2026-04-19T00:10
Arrive Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 1:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Montgomery
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
Hastings-on-Hudson
NY

Village in United States of America

From Fort Montgomery
28 mi
00h 37m
To Jamaica
30.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW
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 Fort Montgomery and Jamaica.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Montgomery and Jamaica.

  1. 1

    Start on United States Route 9W

    1.1 km · 60 sec · United States Route 9W

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    1128 ft · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

    35.1 mi · 45 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2776 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  7. 7

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  14. 14

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Montgomery 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palisades Interstate Parkway
38 mi · 65%
Cross Bronx Expressway
4.45 mi · 8%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 7%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 4%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 2%
Van Wyck Expressway West
0.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Palisades Interstate Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

35.1 mi · 00h 45m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hastings-on-Hudson
00h 37m from Fort Montgomery
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Fort Montgomery 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 Fort Montgomery to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Hastings-on-Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Fort Montgomery and 30.6 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.30 one way or $16.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hastings-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 Hastings-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 Hastings-on-Hudson.

RAIL

Yonkers station

7 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

12 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

22 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

29 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Montgomery and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 45.22 mi (72.77 km).

Fort Montgomery

#1 Fort Montgomery

Census-designated place in Orange County, New York

Population1,571
Coordinates41.3314800, -73.9868100
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: US 9W (-73.986993, 41.331533)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.82 L · about $8.30
Round trip
$16.60
4.14 gal · 15.64 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.30 $16.60
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.28 $18.55
Premium $4.86 $10.06 $20.12
Diesel $4.69 $9.72 $19.43

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 Fort Montgomery and Jamaica. The current time is 00:10:13.

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.