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

The driving distance from Fort Salonga, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 43.5 miles (70 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.47 mi
01h 00m
Flight
30.5 mi
49.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.5 mi
Kilometers
49.09 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.47 mi
Kilometers
69.96 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Wed, Nov 11, 11:22 PM EST
Return by in Fort Salonga
Thu, Nov 12, 12:22 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Salonga
2026-11-11T22:21
Arrive Jamaica
Wed, Nov 11, 11:22 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Salonga
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
Old Brookville
NY

City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

From Fort Salonga
17.3 mi
00h 30m
To Jamaica
26.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62ยฐF
Veterans Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 11:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
61ยฐF
Veterans Day
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 10:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m ยท 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fort Salonga Road

    2.5 mi ยท 4 min ยท Fort Salonga Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Fort Salonga Road

    1.8 mi ยท 3 min ยท Fort Salonga Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.8 mi ยท 7 min ยท East Main Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    81 m ยท 7 sec ยท Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Lawrence Hill Road

    1.4 km ยท 2 min ยท Lawrence Hill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Lawrence Hill Road

    1.4 km ยท 2 min ยท Lawrence Hill Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    12 mi ยท 19 min ยท Northern Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Searingtown Road

    1.2 mi ยท 2 min ยท Searingtown Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Service Road

    3266 ft ยท 1 min ยท North Service Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road

    113 m ยท 14 sec ยท Shelter Rock Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward N West: New York

    1289 ft ยท 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    2.3 mi ยท 3 min ยท Northern State Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Grand Central Parkway

    5.3 mi ยท 7 min ยท Grand Central Parkway

  15. 15

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

    651 ft ยท 16 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway

    2750 ft ยท 59 sec ยท Grand Central Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 164th Street

    3043 ft ยท 2 min ยท 164th Street

  18. 18

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

    1131 ft ยท 52 sec ยท Hillside Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Parsons Boulevard

    1754 ft ยท 57 sec ยท Parsons Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue

    1254 ft ยท 43 sec ยท Jamaica Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 150th Street

    1659 ft ยท 1 min ยท 150th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    2284 ft ยท 54 sec ยท Liberty Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Inwood Street

    914 ft ยท 44 sec ยท Inwood Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m ยท 3 sec ยท Tuskegee Airmen Way

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Salonga 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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northern Boulevard
12 mi ยท 28%
Grand Central Parkway
5.84 mi ยท 13%
Fort Salonga Road
4.31 mi ยท 10%
East Main Street
3.83 mi ยท 9%
Northern State Parkway
2.34 mi ยท 5%
Lawrence Hill Road
1.73 mi ยท 4%
Longest Stretch

Northern Boulevard

At the end of the road, turn left onto Northern Boulevard

12 mi ยท 00h 19m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Brookville
00h 30m from Fort Salonga
Leave By
4:28 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Salonga and Mostly Sunny near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Salonga to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 43.5 miles (70 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Old Brookville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Fort Salonga and 26.2 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:28 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.47 one way or $12.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Salonga and Mostly Sunny near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Old Brookville

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 Old Brookville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
New Rochelle City Court
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

New Rochelle City Court

New Rochelle , NY
City Hall, 475 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Rating 2.7/5 22 reviews City courthouse
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Old Brookville.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

24 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Salonga and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 30.5 mi (49.09 km).

Fort Salonga

#1 Fort Salonga

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population10,008
Coordinates40.9126000, -73.3009500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.301015, 40.912604)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.81 L ยท about $6.47
Round trip
$12.95
3.06 gal ยท 11.62 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $6.47 $12.95
Mid-grade $4.80 $7.34 $14.68
Premium $5.20 $7.96 $15.91
Diesel $6.42 $9.83 $19.66

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 ยท Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Salonga and Jamaica. The current time is 22:21:28.

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.