How far is Howard, NY from Jamaica, NY?
The driving distance from Howard, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 304 miles (489.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.7 miles (360 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Howard and Jamaica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Howard and Jamaica.
-
1
Start on County Route 70A
9 m · 3 sec · County Route 70A
-
2
Turn right onto County Route 70
625 ft · 19 sec · County Route 70
-
3
Take the ramp right
1258 ft · 31 sec
-
4
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
111.4 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway
-
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
-
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
1.2 km · 1 min
-
7
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi · 5 min
-
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
23.6 mi · 26 min
-
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1 mi · 1 min
-
10
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
-
11
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
-
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
1503 ft · 23 sec
-
13
Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
2128 ft · 38 sec
-
14
Turn right onto Leonia
1032 ft · 35 sec
-
15
Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
-
16
Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
-
17
Continue on Main Street
143 m · 13 sec · Main Street
-
18
Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
144 m · 13 sec
-
19
Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard
-
20
Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
95 m · 5 sec
-
21
Merge slight left
1649 ft · 20 sec
-
22
Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
-
23
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
-
24
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
-
25
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
-
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
1.5 km · 2 min
-
27
Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
-
28
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
-
29
Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
-
30
Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway
-
31
Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
1302 ft · 32 sec
-
32
Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
563 ft · 14 sec
-
33
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West
-
34
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue
-
35
Turn right onto Inwood Street
914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street
-
36
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
-
37
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Howard and Jamaica.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Southern Tier Expressway
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
111 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Howard 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 Howard to Jamaica?
The road trip is about 304 miles (489.2 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?
Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.1 miles from Howard and 153.9 miles from Jamaica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.7 miles (360 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.3 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 6:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.02 one way or $86.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Howard and Mostly Sunny near Jamaica.
Stop Ideas Near Riverside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverside.
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Howard and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 223.69 mi (359.99 km).
#1 Howard
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 1,389 |
| Coordinates | 42.3642400, -77.5088800 |
| Altitude | 503 |
| 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: 489 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $43.02 | $86.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $48.08 | $96.16 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $52.16 | $104.32 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $50.37 | $100.73 |
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 18, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.