How far is Jamaica, NY from Averill Park, NY?
The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Averill Park, NY is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.8 miles (217 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamaica and Averill Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Averill Park.
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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
1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
1505 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
3214 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
559 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1270 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
951 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
1302 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
877 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
103.1 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Massachusetts Turnpike, Boston
3028 ft · 1 min
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Continue on New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
6 mi · 7 min · New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West, US 9: Albany, Hudson
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9, US 20: East Greenbush, Nassau
1752 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Columbia Turnpike
1527 ft · 27 sec · Columbia Turnpike
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Turn left onto East Schodack Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Schodack Road
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Continue on State Highway 150
4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 150
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Turn right onto Biittig Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Biittig Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Hoffay Road
1584 ft · 25 sec · Hoffay Road
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Turn right onto Sheer Road
126 m · 12 sec · Sheer Road
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Turn left onto Garner Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Garner Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Burden Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Burden Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 43
37 m · 3 sec · State Highway 43
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Turn slight right onto Eastern Union Turnpike
33 m · 2 sec · Eastern Union Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Eastern Union Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica and Averill Park.
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 87 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
103 mi · 01h 59m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Jamaica and Rain Showers Likely near Averill Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Averill Park?
The road trip is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Clintondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Jamaica and 83.3 miles from Averill Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.8 miles (217 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.57 one way or $47.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jamaica and Rain Showers Likely near Averill Park.
Stop Ideas Near Clintondale
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 Clintondale.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Croton–Harmon station
Hudson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Averill Park. Straight-line distance: 134.84 mi (217.01 km).
#1 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Averill Park
Census-designated place in Rensselaer County, New York
| Population | 1,693 |
| Coordinates | 42.6339700, -73.5537300 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Averill Park (-73.55373, 42.63397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $23.57 | $47.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $26.35 | $52.70 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $28.58 | $57.17 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $27.60 | $55.20 |
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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