How far is Jamaica, NY from Halesite, NY?
The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Halesite, NY is about 29 miles (46.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamaica and Halesite.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Halesite.
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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 km · 1 min · South Service Road
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Turn left onto Searingtown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road
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Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
12 mi · 19 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Prime Avenue
1339 ft · 29 sec · Prime Avenue
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Turn right onto New York Avenue
2350 ft · 1 min · New York Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New York Avenue
30 m · 2 sec · New York Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto New York Avenue
136 m · 14 sec · New York Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New York Avenue
27 m · 3 sec · New York Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto New York Avenue
1857 ft · 55 sec · New York Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New York Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica and Halesite.
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 Boulevard
Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
12 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Jamaica and Showers And Thunderstorms near Halesite.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Halesite?
The road trip is about 29 miles (46.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Jamaica and 14.5 miles from Halesite.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jamaica and Showers And Thunderstorms near Halesite.
Stop Ideas Near Roslyn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Queens City Clerk
City Hall Wedding photographer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roslyn.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Halesite. Straight-line distance: 24.54 mi (39.49 km).
#1 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Halesite
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 2,498 |
| Coordinates | 40.8884300, -73.4154000 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Halesite (-73.4154, 40.88843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
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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