How far is Jamaica, NY from Lindenhurst, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Lindenhurst, NY is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.28 mi
00h 38m
Flight
22.65 mi
36.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.65 mi
Kilometers
36.45 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.28 mi
Kilometers
40.69 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lindenhurst
Tue, May 12, 11:48 PM EDT
Return by in Jamaica
Wed, May 13, 12:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-05-12T23:10
Arrive Lindenhurst
Tue, May 12, 11:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jamaica
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Freeport
NY

The county seat of Stephenson County, Illinois.

From Jamaica
12.6 mi
00h 19m
To Lindenhurst
12.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Tuesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
Lindenhurst Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Tuesday
Using Wheatley Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.8 mi · 25 min · Sunrise Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 3 South: Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst

    674 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto North Wellwood Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Wellwood Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Wellwood Avenue

    75 m · 5 sec · South Wellwood Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Wellwood Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
18.8 mi · 75%
South Conduit Avenue
2 mi · 8%
Sutphin Boulevard
1.71 mi · 7%
North Wellwood Avenue
0.89 mi · 4%
Rockaway Boulevard
0.62 mi · 2%
Belt Parkway
0.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

18.8 mi · 00h 25m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeport
00h 19m from Jamaica
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jamaica and Sunny near Lindenhurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Jamaica and 12.7 miles from Lindenhurst.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.57 one way or $7.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jamaica and Sunny near Lindenhurst.

Stop Ideas Near Freeport

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 Freeport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 12.3 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Freeport
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 13 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

33 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

41 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

43 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Lindenhurst. Straight-line distance: 22.65 mi (36.45 km).

Jamaica

#1 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Lindenhurst

#2 Lindenhurst

Village in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population26,727
Coordinates40.6867700, -73.3734500
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: Lindenhurst (-73.37345, 40.68677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.38 L · about $3.57
Round trip
$7.14
1.78 gal · 6.76 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.57 $7.14
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.99 $7.98
Premium $4.86 $4.33 $8.65
Diesel $4.69 $4.18 $8.36

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica and Lindenhurst. The current time is 23:10:06.

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.