How far is Jamaica, NY from Livingston, NY?
The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Livingston, NY is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 42m.
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.
Census-designated place in Putnam County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamaica and Livingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Livingston.
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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
5.7 mi · 8 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
16 mi · 23 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
26.2 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Newburgh
1426 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany
2570 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
42.7 mi · 58 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 82: Ancram, Hudson
921 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
122 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 82
4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 82
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Turn left onto Proper Road
1097 ft · 53 sec · Proper Road
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Church Road
631 ft · 33 sec · Church Road
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Turn left onto County Route 19
15 m · 3 sec · County Route 19
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Turn right onto Church Road
27 m · 4 sec · Church Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica and Livingston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Taconic State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
42.7 mi · 00h 58m
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 Rain Showers Likely near Livingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Livingston?
The road trip is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Lake Carmel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from Jamaica and 60.6 miles from Livingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 1:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.16 one way or $34.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jamaica and Rain Showers Likely near Livingston.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Carmel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Danbury City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Carmel.
Croton–Harmon station
Poughkeepsie station
Stamford Transportation Center
Bridgeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 100.23 mi (161.31 km).
#1 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Livingston
Town in New York, USA
| Population | 3,458 |
| Coordinates | 42.1420300, -73.7779100 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Livingston (-73.77791, 42.14203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $17.16 | $34.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $19.18 | $38.36 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.81 | $41.61 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $20.09 | $40.18 |
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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