How far is Jamaica, NY from Hampton Bays, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Hampton Bays, NY is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.67 mi
01h 42m
Flight
68.5 mi
110.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.5 mi
Kilometers
110.24 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.67 mi
Kilometers
116.95 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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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 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton Bays
Sat, Apr 25, 12:26 PM EDT
Return by in Jamaica
Sat, Apr 25, 2:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-04-25T10:43
Arrive Hampton Bays
Sat, Apr 25, 12:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamaica
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
North Great River
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Jamaica
36.3 mi
00h 51m
To Hampton Bays
36.4 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Saturday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
Hampton Bays Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Saturday
Using Aquebogue as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Hampton Bays.

  1. 1

    Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way

    1494 ft · 1 min · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sutphin Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Sutphin Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Rockaway Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Conduit Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long lsland

    750 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    2402 ft · 41 sec · Belt Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard

    781 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    65.5 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Sunrise Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 24 South, To CR-80: Hampton Bays

    1891 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Riverhead-Hampton Bays Road

    144 m · 16 sec · Riverhead-Hampton Bays Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Montauk Highway

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Montauk Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ponquogue Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ponquogue Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ponquogue Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
65.5 mi · 90%
South Conduit Avenue
2 mi · 3%
Sutphin Boulevard
1.71 mi · 2%
Ponquogue Avenue
0.7 mi · 1%
West Montauk Highway
0.66 mi · 1%
Rockaway Boulevard
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

65.5 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
68.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Great River
00h 51m from Jamaica
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Jamaica and Light Rain Likely near Hampton Bays.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Hampton Bays?

The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

North Great River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from Jamaica and 36.4 miles from Hampton Bays.

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

The direct path is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Jamaica and Light Rain Likely near Hampton Bays.

Stop Ideas Near North Great River

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 North Great River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Brookhaven Town Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville , NY
1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738
Rating 3.4/5 48 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Great River.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

46 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

48 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

55 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Union Station

65 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Hampton Bays. Straight-line distance: 68.5 mi (110.24 km).

Jamaica

#1 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Hampton Bays

#2 Hampton Bays

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population13,603
Coordinates40.8689900, -72.5175900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: Hampton Bays (-72.51759, 40.86899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.71 L · about $10.30
Round trip
$20.61
5.14 gal · 19.42 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.30 $20.61
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.52 $23.03
Premium $4.86 $12.49 $24.99
Diesel $4.69 $12.06 $24.13

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 · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica and Hampton Bays. The current time is 10:43:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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