How far is Glen, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Glen, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.7 miles (249 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
204.08 mi
03h 35m
Flight
154.7 mi
248.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.7 mi
Kilometers
248.97 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.08 mi
Kilometers
328.43 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Sun, May 31, 3:47 AM EDT
Return by in Glen
Sun, May 31, 7:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glen
2026-05-31T00:12
Arrive Jamaica
Sun, May 31, 3:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glen
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Marbletown
NY

Town in Ulster County, New York

From Glen
97.1 mi
01h 47m
To Jamaica
107 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Sunday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Logtown Road

    3 m · 1 sec · Logtown Road

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 161

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 161

  3. 3

    Continue on Mill Point Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Mill Point Road

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 161

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 161

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 30

    2609 ft · 44 sec · State Highway 30

  6. 6

    Continue on Minaville Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Minaville Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    112 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    525 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    24.6 mi · 28 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  23. 23

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  25. 25

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  28. 28

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  30. 30

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glen and Jamaica.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
143 mi · 70%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 7%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 3%
State Highway 161
5.23 mi · 3%
Cross Bronx Expressway
4.45 mi · 2%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.4 mi
154.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marbletown
01h 47m from Glen
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Glen 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 Glen to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km) and usually takes 03h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marbletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from Glen and 107 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 154.7 miles (249 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.86 one way or $57.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Glen and Mostly Sunny near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Marbletown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marbletown, 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 Marbletown.

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

14 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

24 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

49 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

79 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glen and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 154.7 mi (248.97 km).

Glen

#1 Glen

Town in New York, USA

Population2,443
Coordinates42.8942400, -74.3445800
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Logtown Road (-74.344546, 42.894176)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.2 gal
27.26 L · about $28.86
Round trip
$57.73
14.4 gal · 54.52 L
Estimated CO2
64 kg one way
Round trip: 128 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $28.86 $57.73
Mid-grade $4.48 $32.26 $64.53
Premium $4.86 $35.00 $70.00
Diesel $4.69 $33.80 $67.59

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Glen and Jamaica. The current time is 00:12:30.

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.