How far is Jamaica, NY from Copiague, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Copiague, NY is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.13 mi
00h 36m
Flight
21.28 mi
34.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.28 mi
Kilometers
34.24 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.13 mi
Kilometers
37.23 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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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 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Copiague
Sun, Apr 19, 3:51 AM EDT
Return by in Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 4:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-04-19T03:15
Arrive Copiague
Sun, Apr 19, 3:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jamaica
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Baldwin
NY

Census designated place in New York, United States

From Jamaica
11.6 mi
00h 18m
To Copiague
11.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Copiague.

  1. 1

    Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way

    1494 ft · 1 min · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sutphin Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Sutphin Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Rockaway Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Conduit Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long lsland

    750 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    2402 ft · 41 sec · Belt Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard

    781 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    15.7 mi · 21 min · Sunrise Highway

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Old Sunrise Highway

    2897 ft · 57 sec · Old Sunrise Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on West Oak Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Oak Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Great Neck Road

    611 ft · 18 sec · Great Neck Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Marconi Boulevard

    11 m · 1 sec · Marconi Boulevard

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marconi Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
15.7 mi · 68%
South Conduit Avenue
2 mi · 9%
Sutphin Boulevard
1.71 mi · 7%
West Oak Street
1.35 mi · 6%
Rockaway Boulevard
0.62 mi · 3%
Old Sunrise Highway
0.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

15.7 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
21.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baldwin
00h 18m from Jamaica
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Jamaica and Rain Showers Likely near Copiague.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Copiague?

The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Baldwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Jamaica and 11.6 miles from Copiague.

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

The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jamaica and Rain Showers Likely near Copiague.

Stop Ideas Near Baldwin

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 Baldwin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 12 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Baldwin
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 12 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 12 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

32 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

34 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

40 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

44 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Copiague. Straight-line distance: 21.28 mi (34.24 km).

Jamaica

#1 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Copiague

#2 Copiague

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population22,993
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.3998400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: Copiague (-73.39984, 40.68149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.09 L · about $3.29
Round trip
$6.57
1.64 gal · 6.18 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.29 $6.57
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.67 $7.35
Premium $4.86 $3.99 $7.97
Diesel $4.69 $3.85 $7.70

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica and Copiague. The current time is 03:15:10.

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.