How far is Jamaica, NY from Arlington, NY?
The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Arlington, NY is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 57m.
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.
Census-designated place in Westchester County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamaica and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Arlington.
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Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
92 m · 17 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
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Turn right onto Pinegrove Street
922 ft · 45 sec · Pinegrove Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue
133 m · 13 sec · Liberty Avenue
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Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway East
23 m · 1 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
801 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
16 mi · 23 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
26.2 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Newburgh
1426 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany
2570 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 21: Noxon, Lagraneville
1305 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Noxon Road
2104 ft · 44 sec · Noxon Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Noxon Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Noxon Road
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Turn left onto Manchester Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Manchester Road
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Continue on Haight Avenue
3054 ft · 1 min · Haight Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Taft Avenue
101 m · 9 sec · Taft Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Taft Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica and Arlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 684 North
Merge slight right
26.2 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Jamaica and Light Rain Likely near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Arlington?
The road trip is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Goldens Bridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Jamaica and 43.5 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.31 one way or $24.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jamaica and Light Rain Likely near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Goldens Bridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
City of Peekskill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goldens Bridge.
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 69.56 mi (111.95 km).
#1 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington
Arlington is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6959300, -73.8968000 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arlington (-73.8968, 41.69593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $12.31 | $24.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $13.76 | $27.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.92 | $29.85 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $14.41 | $28.82 |
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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