How far is Jamaica, NY from Graniteville, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Graniteville, NY is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.24 mi
00h 44m
Flight
18.55 mi
29.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.55 mi
Kilometers
29.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.24 mi
Kilometers
43.84 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Graniteville
Sat, Nov 7, 11:32 AM EST
Return by in Jamaica
Sat, Nov 7, 12:16 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-11-07T10:47
Arrive Graniteville
Sat, Nov 7, 11:32 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jamaica
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Roxbury
NY

Town in Delaware County, New York

From Jamaica
13.6 mi
00h 22m
To Graniteville
13.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Saturday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way

    92 m · 17 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pinegrove Street

    922 ft · 45 sec · Pinegrove Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    643 ft · 23 sec · Liberty Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport

    1142 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    2910 ft · 40 sec · Van Wyck Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Parkway West

    859 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    2610 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    15.7 mi · 24 min · Belt Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island

    3056 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level

    1964 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Gowanus Expressway

    759 ft · 9 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Staten Island Expressway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Staten Island Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Richmond Avenue

    680 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Richmond Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Richmond Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Forest Avenue

    32 m · 5 sec · Forest Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
15.7 mi · 58%
Staten Island Expressway
5.57 mi · 20%
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.39 mi · 5%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.3 mi · 5%
Richmond Avenue
0.9 mi · 3%
Belt Parkway West
0.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roxbury
00h 22m from Jamaica
Leave By
7:02 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jamaica and Partly Cloudy near Graniteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Roxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Jamaica and 13.7 miles from Graniteville.

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

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.14 one way or $8.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jamaica and Partly Cloudy near Graniteville.

Stop Ideas Near Roxbury

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 Roxbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 9.1 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Newark Liberty International Airport

30 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Graniteville. Straight-line distance: 18.55 mi (29.85 km).

Jamaica

#1 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
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#2 Graniteville

Graniteville is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6248300, -74.1484800
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: Graniteville (-74.14848, 40.62483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.64 L · about $4.14
Round trip
$8.28
1.92 gal · 7.28 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $4.14 $8.28
Mid-grade $4.87 $4.68 $9.35
Premium $5.27 $5.06 $10.11
Diesel $6.47 $6.21 $12.42

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica and Graniteville. The current time is 10:47:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.