How far is Grant City, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Grant City, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.39 mi
00h 54m
Flight
17.41 mi
28.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.41 mi
Kilometers
28.02 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.39 mi
Kilometers
40.86 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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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 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Sat, Nov 7, 11:11 AM EST
Return by in Grant City
Sat, Nov 7, 12:06 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grant City
2026-11-07T10:16
Arrive Jamaica
Sat, Nov 7, 11:11 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grant City
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
Roxbury
NY

Town in Delaware County, New York

From Grant City
12.6 mi
00h 27m
To Jamaica
12.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 5:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Saturday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grant City and Jamaica.

  1. 1

    Start on Hunter Avenue

    1508 ft · 1 min · Hunter Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hylan Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Hylan Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Steuben Street

    2276 ft · 1 min · Steuben Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hylan Boulevard

    156 m · 19 sec · Hylan Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Narrows Road South

    45 m · 4 sec · Narrows Road South

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn

    1236 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    751 ft · 13 sec · Staten Island Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    782 ft · 10 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    14.5 mi · 22 min · Belt Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 878, I 678: Nassau Expressway, Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport

    1688 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 878, I 678: Nassau Expressway, Kennedy Airport, Van Wyck Expressway

    1258 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Nassau Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nassau Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Bronx, Whitestone Bridge, Van Wyck Expressway

    1897 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    952 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Rockaway Boulevard

    20 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Rockaway Boulevard

    2019 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Avenue

    154 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway East

    622 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    793 ft · 20 sec · Liberty Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grant City 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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
14.5 mi · 57%
Hylan Boulevard
1.94 mi · 8%
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.26 mi · 5%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.19 mi · 5%
Nassau Expressway
1.11 mi · 4%
John F Kennedy International Airport
1.06 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Belt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

14.5 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
17.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roxbury
00h 27m from Grant City
Leave By
4:40 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Grant City 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 Grant City to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Roxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Grant City and 12.9 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:40 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Grant City and Mostly Sunny near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Roxbury

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 Roxbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 9.8 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 12 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

30 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grant City and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 17.41 mi (28.02 km).

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#1 Grant City

Grant City is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5820500, -74.1048600
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Hunter Avenue (-74.104853, 40.582057)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.39 L · about $3.88
Round trip
$7.76
1.8 gal · 6.78 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $3.88 $7.76
Mid-grade $4.87 $4.38 $8.77
Premium $5.27 $4.74 $9.48
Diesel $6.47 $5.82 $11.65

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Grant City and Jamaica. The current time is 10:16:40.

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.