How far is Jamaica, NY from Islip Terrace, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Islip Terrace, NY is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.3 miles (52 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
35.03 mi
00h 51m
Flight
32.31 mi
51.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.31 mi
Kilometers
51.99 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.03 mi
Kilometers
56.37 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Islip Terrace
Sun, Apr 19, 12:56 AM EDT
Return by in Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 1:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-04-19T00:05
Arrive Islip Terrace
Sun, Apr 19, 12:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Wantagh
NY

Place in Nassau County, New York, USA

From Jamaica
17.5 mi
00h 25m
To Islip Terrace
17.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Islip Terrace.

  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

    29.7 mi · 40 min · Sunrise Highway

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sunrise Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
29.7 mi · 85%
South Conduit Avenue
2 mi · 6%
Sutphin Boulevard
1.71 mi · 5%
Rockaway Boulevard
0.62 mi · 2%
Belt Parkway
0.45 mi · 1%
Tuskegee Airmen Way
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

29.7 mi · 00h 40m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
32.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wantagh
00h 25m from Jamaica
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Jamaica and Rain Showers Likely near Islip Terrace.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Islip Terrace?

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Wantagh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Jamaica and 17.5 miles from Islip Terrace.

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

The direct path is about 32.3 miles (52 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jamaica and Rain Showers Likely near Islip Terrace.

Stop Ideas Near Wantagh

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 Wantagh and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.5 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
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

40 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

43 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Islip Terrace. Straight-line distance: 32.31 mi (51.99 km).

Jamaica

#1 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Islip Terrace

#2 Islip Terrace

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population5,389
Coordinates40.7431500, -73.1926200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: Islip Terrace (-73.19262, 40.74315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.68 L · about $4.97
Round trip
$9.94
2.48 gal · 9.36 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.97 $9.94
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.56 $11.11
Premium $4.86 $6.03 $12.06
Diesel $4.69 $5.82 $11.64

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica and Islip Terrace. The current time is 00:05:21.

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.