How far is Holbrook, NY from Jamaica, NY?
The driving distance from Holbrook, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 44 miles (70.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holbrook and Jamaica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holbrook and Jamaica.
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Start on Union Avenue
14 m · 1 sec · Union Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Patchogue-Holbrook Road
2402 ft · 1 min · Patchogue-Holbrook Road
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Turn left onto Express Drive North
70 m · 4 sec · Express Drive North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 west: New York
731 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
30.9 mi · 41 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
1207 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on North Service Road
1.2 km · 1 min · North Service Road
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Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road
113 m · 14 sec · Shelter Rock Road
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Take the ramp right toward N West: New York
1289 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway
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Continue on Grand Central Parkway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward 168th Street, Parsons Boulevard
651 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway
2750 ft · 59 sec · Grand Central Parkway
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Turn left onto 164th Street
3043 ft · 2 min · 164th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hillside Avenue
1131 ft · 52 sec · Hillside Avenue
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Turn left onto Parsons Boulevard
1754 ft · 57 sec · Parsons Boulevard
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Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue
1254 ft · 43 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn left onto 150th Street
1659 ft · 1 min · 150th Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
2284 ft · 54 sec · Liberty Avenue
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Turn left onto Inwood Street
914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street
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Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Holbrook and Jamaica.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
30.9 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Holbrook and Sunny near Jamaica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holbrook to Jamaica?
The road trip is about 44 miles (70.8 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?
Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Holbrook and 22.4 miles from Jamaica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39 miles (62.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.21 one way or $12.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Holbrook and Sunny near Jamaica.
Stop Ideas Near Plainview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainview.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holbrook and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 38.97 mi (62.72 km).
#1 Holbrook
City in and county seat of Navajo County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 27,195 |
| Coordinates | 40.8123200, -73.0784400 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $6.21 | $12.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.53 | $15.07 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $7.28 | $14.55 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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