How far is Jamaica, NY from Charleston, NY?
The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Charleston, NY is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 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.
Town in New York, United States
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 Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Charleston.
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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
643 ft · 23 sec · Liberty Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
1142 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
2910 ft · 40 sec · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Belt Parkway West
859 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
2610 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
15.7 mi · 24 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
3056 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
1964 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right onto Gowanus Expressway
759 ft · 9 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
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Continue on Staten Island Expressway
6.3 mi · 10 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on West Shore Expressway
6 mi · 9 min · West Shore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bloomingdale Road
1032 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Veterans Road West
545 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Road West
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Turn sharp right onto Bloomingdale Road
139 m · 24 sec · Bloomingdale Road
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Turn sharp left onto Arthur Kill Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Arthur Kill Road
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Turn left
7 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica and Charleston.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Belt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
15.7 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jamaica and Mostly Clear near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Charleston?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Jamaica and 17.5 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.28 one way or $10.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jamaica and Mostly Clear near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Concord
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Concord.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 25.04 mi (40.3 km).
#1 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
Charleston is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5367700, -74.2373700 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charleston (-74.23737, 40.53677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.29 | $5.28 | $10.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $7.94 | $15.89 |
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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