How far is Jamaica, NY from Eaton, NY?
The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Eaton, NY is about 234 miles (376.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Hamlet in Sullivan County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamaica and Eaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Eaton.
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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
14.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
46 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 West: Binghamton
2294 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
105.2 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 8, NY 10: Deposit, Walton
1978 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 10
1126 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 10
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Continue on Oak Street
1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 8
19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on Airport Road
2256 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road
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Continue on State Highway 8
17.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 8
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Turn left onto West Street
8.3 mi · 10 min · West Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
2925 ft · 1 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on State Highway 12
10.2 mi · 15 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 12B
3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 12B
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Route 12B
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 12B
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Turn left onto Middleport Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Middleport Road
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Turn left onto Randallsville Road
1187 ft · 36 sec · Randallsville Road
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Turn right onto River Road
4.2 mi · 10 min · River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 26
627 ft · 11 sec · State Route 26
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 26
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica and Eaton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
NY 17 West
Continue straight
105 mi · 02h 11m
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 Slight Chance Sleet near Eaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Eaton?
The road trip is about 234 miles (376.6 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?
Livingston Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117 miles from Jamaica and 117.1 miles from Eaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.2 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 6:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.11 one way or $66.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jamaica and Slight Chance Sleet near Eaton.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston Manor
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 Livingston Manor.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Scranton, PA
Hudson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Eaton. Straight-line distance: 175.77 mi (282.88 km).
#1 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eaton
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 4,705 |
| Coordinates | 42.8497900, -75.6118500 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eaton (-75.61185, 42.84979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 377 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $33.11 | $66.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $37.01 | $74.03 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $40.15 | $80.30 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $38.77 | $77.54 |
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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