How far is Jamaica, NY from Cape Vincent, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Cape Vincent, NY is about 344.7 miles (554.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270.2 miles (434.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
344.76 mi
07h 16m
Flight
270.14 mi
434.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.14 mi
Kilometers
434.75 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
344.76 mi
Kilometers
554.84 km
Drive Time
07h 16m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Vincent
Thu, May 14, 9:57 AM EDT
Return by in Jamaica
Thu, May 14, 5:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-05-14T02:41
Arrive Cape Vincent
Thu, May 14, 9:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:17 PM to 2:47 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamaica
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Scotia
NY

Village in Schenectady County, New York, United States

From Jamaica
172.3 mi
03h 38m
To Cape Vincent
172.4 mi
03h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Thursday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Cape Vincent.

  1. 1

    Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way

    92 m · 17 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pinegrove Street

    922 ft · 45 sec · Pinegrove Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    133 m · 13 sec · Liberty Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway East

    23 m · 1 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx

    801 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  10. 10

    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

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan

    1505 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    63 mi · 1 hr 13 min · New York State Thruway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville

    1841 ft · 37 sec

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    2226 ft · 54 sec

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  35. 35

    Turn right onto South Ann Street

    1740 ft · 36 sec · South Ann Street

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Monroe Street

    9.7 mi · 15 min · West Monroe Street

  37. 37

    Continue on State Highway 28

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 28

  38. 38

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  39. 39

    Continue on State Highway 28

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 28

  40. 40

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  41. 41

    Continue on State Highway 8

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 8

  42. 42

    Turn right onto State Highway 28

    6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 28

  43. 43

    Turn right onto State Highway 12

    11.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 12

  44. 44

    Continue on Erwin Parkway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway

  45. 45

    Continue on State Highway 12

    1.2 km · 52 sec · State Highway 12

  46. 46

    Continue on Bea Luck Road

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road

  47. 47

    Continue on Utica Boulevard

    2768 ft · 1 min · Utica Boulevard

  48. 48

    Continue on South State Street

    3100 ft · 2 min · South State Street

  49. 49

    Turn left onto Dayan Street

    2636 ft · 1 min · Dayan Street

  50. 50

    Continue on State Highway 12

    10.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 12

  51. 51

    Continue on County Road 14

    1772 ft · 23 sec · County Road 14

  52. 52

    Continue on High Street

    2991 ft · 39 sec · High Street

  53. 53

    Continue on Main Street

    3048 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  54. 54

    Continue on State Highway 12

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 12

  55. 55

    Continue on Van Allen Road

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Van Allen Road

  56. 56

    Continue on Gifford Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Gifford Street

  57. 57

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · State Street

  58. 58

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    1867 ft · 40 sec · Mill Street

  59. 59

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  60. 60

    Continue on County Road 190

    1 km · 57 sec · County Road 190

  61. 61

    Continue on Main Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  62. 62

    Continue on State Highway 12E

    19.8 mi · 29 min · State Highway 12E

  63. 63

    Continue on South Market Street

    2594 ft · 46 sec · South Market Street

  64. 64

    Turn right onto East Joseph Street

    1129 ft · 50 sec · East Joseph Street

  65. 65

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Joseph Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica and Cape Vincent.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
65 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
118 mi · 34%
New York State Thruway
63 mi · 18%
State Highway 12
24.3 mi · 7%
Bea Luck Road
19.8 mi · 6%
State Highway 12E
19.8 mi · 6%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

118 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.5 mi
270.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scotia
03h 38m from Jamaica
Leave By
9:26 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Jamaica and Chance Rain Showers near Cape Vincent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Cape Vincent?

The road trip is about 344.7 miles (554.8 km) and usually takes 07h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Scotia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.3 miles from Jamaica and 172.4 miles from Cape Vincent.

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

The direct path is about 270.2 miles (434.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.79 one way or $97.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Jamaica and Chance Rain Showers near Cape Vincent.

Stop Ideas Near Scotia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Scotia and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 3.7 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Amsterdam City Hall

Amsterdam , NY
61 Church St, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Rating 4.1/5 20 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scotia.

RAIL

Schenectady

2 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

24 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

27 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

31 mi away
26 Station Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Cape Vincent. Straight-line distance: 270.14 mi (434.75 km).

Jamaica

#1 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Cape Vincent

Town in New York

Population2,661
Coordinates44.1278300, -76.3330000
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: Cape Vincent (-76.333, 44.12783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 555 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.17 gal
46.05 L · about $48.79
Round trip
$97.58
24.34 gal · 92.1 L
Estimated CO2
108.2 kg one way
Round trip: 216.3 kg / 477 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $48.79 $97.58
Mid-grade $4.48 $54.53 $109.07
Premium $4.86 $59.16 $118.32
Diesel $4.69 $57.13 $114.25

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica and Cape Vincent. The current time is 02:41:11.

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.