How far is Jamaica, NY from Elwood, NY?
The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Elwood, NY is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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.
Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamaica and Elwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Elwood.
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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
1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Union Turnpike
1868 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1277 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Grand Central Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
827 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Continue on Northern State Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
1265 ft · 38 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
689 ft · 22 sec · Shelter Rock Road
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Turn right onto South Service Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Service Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Riverhead
1168 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
7.3 mi · 10 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward N East: Hauppauge
2144 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
10.8 mi · 15 min · Northern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 66 North: Northport
150 m · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Deforest Road
1041 ft · 32 sec · Deforest Road
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Turn straight onto Deer Park Road
697 ft · 15 sec · Deer Park Road
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Keep slight right to continue on East Deer Park Road
1.4 km · 2 min · East Deer Park Road
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Turn straight onto East Jericho Turnpike
1034 ft · 24 sec · East Jericho Turnpike
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Turn left onto Elwood Road
2861 ft · 58 sec · Elwood Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elwood Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica and Elwood.
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.
Northern State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
10.8 mi · 00h 15m
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 near Elwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Elwood?
The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Old Westbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Jamaica and 16.5 miles from Elwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.65 one way or $9.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Elwood is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Old Westbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Queens City Clerk
New Rochelle City Court
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Old Westbury.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Elwood. Straight-line distance: 26.82 mi (43.17 km).
#1 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elwood
City in Indiana
| Population | 11,177 |
| Coordinates | 40.8453800, -73.3351200 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elwood (-73.33512, 40.84538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
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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