How far is Hartford, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Hartford, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 216.9 miles (349.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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
216.91 mi
04h 02m
Flight
185.83 mi
299.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.83 mi
Kilometers
299.07 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.91 mi
Kilometers
349.08 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-22T21:29
Arrive Jamaica
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartford
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
Veteran
NY

Human settlement in Chemung County, New York, United States of America

From Hartford
110.4 mi
02h 01m
To Jamaica
106.5 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Wednesday
Using Richmond Hill as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Christian Hill Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Christian Hill Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East Street

    855 ft · 26 sec · East Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 40

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 40

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 196

    8.3 mi · 12 min · State Highway 196

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 196

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Route 196

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Burgoyne Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Burgoyne Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    104 m · 12 sec · Maple Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Broadway

    3128 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1711 ft · 34 sec · Bridge Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Reynolds Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Reynolds Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 9

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 9

  12. 12

    Continue on Saratoga Road

    2356 ft · 40 sec · Saratoga Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    1704 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    40.2 mi · 48 min · Adirondack Northway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  18. 18

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  25. 25

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  29. 29

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  30. 30

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  31. 31

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  33. 33

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  34. 34

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  36. 36

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford 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
42 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
119 mi · 55%
Adirondack Northway
40.2 mi · 19%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 6%
State Highway 196
8.29 mi · 4%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 3%
Cross Bronx Expressway
4.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 87 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

118 mi · 02h 17m

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
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
185.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Veteran
02h 01m from Hartford
Leave By
8:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Hartford and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 216.9 miles (349.1 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Veteran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.4 miles from Hartford and 106.5 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 8:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.67 one way or $61.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Hartford and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Veteran

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

18 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Hudson

25 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

42 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

66 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 185.83 mi (299.07 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

Town centrally located in Washington County, New York, United States

Population2,172
Coordinates43.3636800, -73.3937200
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Christian Hill Road (-73.39372, 43.363643)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.65 gal
28.97 L · about $30.67
Round trip
$61.34
15.3 gal · 57.94 L
Estimated CO2
68 kg one way
Round trip: 136 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $30.67 $61.34
Mid-grade $4.48 $34.28 $68.56
Premium $4.86 $37.19 $74.37
Diesel $4.69 $35.91 $71.82

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and Jamaica. The current time is 21:29:54.

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.