How far is Jamaica, NY from East Otto, NY?
The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to East Otto, NY is about 387.3 miles (623.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 281.5 miles (453 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamaica and East Otto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and East Otto.
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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
3.6 mi · 5 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel
3092 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
2825 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Long Island Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Queens-Midtown Tunnel
1.3 mi · 2 min · Queens-Midtown Tunnel
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Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown, 37th Street
745 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight left onto East 37th Street
1.1 mi · 4 min · East 37th Street
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Take the ramp left toward Lincoln Tunnel
145 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
104 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight right onto Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
32 m · 5 sec · Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
3.7 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
1534 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton
138 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight right
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
1366 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
1623 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
44.6 mi · 53 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Continue straight
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Merge slight right
58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Southern Tier Expressway
60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Turn sharp right onto State Highway 16
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on Main Street
5.8 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 16
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 16
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Turn left onto Salamanca Sugertown
9.5 mi · 13 min · Salamanca Sugertown
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Turn right onto Farm Market Road
1371 ft · 41 sec · Farm Market Road
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Turn left onto Sugartown Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Sugartown Road
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Continue on Mill Street
2429 ft · 1 min · Mill Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
1023 ft · 31 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
151 m · 14 sec · Jefferson Street
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Continue on Elk Street
1293 ft · 36 sec · Elk Street
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Continue on Mechanic Street
959 ft · 26 sec · Mechanic Street
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Continue on Maples Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Maples Road
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Continue on Elliottville Maples Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Elliottville Maples Road
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Continue on Maples Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Maples Road
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Continue on Maples Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Maples Road
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Turn right onto Reed Hill Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · Reed Hill Road
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Turn right onto East Flats Road
23 m · 2 sec · East Flats Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Flats Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica and East Otto.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 86
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Jamaica and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near East Otto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to East Otto?
The road trip is about 387.3 miles (623.3 km) and usually takes 08h 09m 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?
Johnson City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.5 miles from Jamaica and 193.9 miles from East Otto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 281.5 miles (453 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.8 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 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 $54.80 one way or $109.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jamaica and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near East Otto.
Stop Ideas Near Johnson City
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 Johnson City.
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and East Otto. Straight-line distance: 281.5 mi (453.03 km).
#1 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Otto
Human settlement in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,029 |
| Coordinates | 42.3897800, -78.7547500 |
| Altitude | 435 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Otto (-78.75475, 42.38978)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 623 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 49m |
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 | $54.80 | $109.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $61.26 | $122.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $66.45 | $132.90 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $64.17 | $128.33 |
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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