How far is Jamaica, NY from Mount Sinai, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Mount Sinai, NY is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
51.23 mi
01h 13m
Flight
44.26 mi
71.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.26 mi
Kilometers
71.23 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.23 mi
Kilometers
82.45 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Sinai
Sun, Apr 19, 1:20 AM EDT
Return by in Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 2:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-04-19T00:06
Arrive Mount Sinai
Sun, Apr 19, 1:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Melville
NY

Hamlet on Long Island, New York, United States

From Jamaica
25.6 mi
00h 36m
To Mount Sinai
25.7 mi
00h 36m

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
60°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 Mount Sinai.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Mount Sinai.

  1. 1

    Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way

    92 m · 17 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pinegrove Street

    922 ft · 45 sec · Pinegrove Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    133 m · 13 sec · Liberty Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway East

    23 m · 1 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx

    801 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Union Turnpike

    1868 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1277 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Grand Central Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Grand Central Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    827 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Grand Central Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Northern State Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown

    1265 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road

    689 ft · 22 sec · Shelter Rock Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Service Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Service Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Riverhead

    1168 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    23.4 mi · 32 min · Long Island Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip

    669 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1153 ft · 23 sec · Express Drive South

  20. 20

    Continue on Express Drive South

    2136 ft · 45 sec · Express Drive South

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Wheeler Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Townline Road

    530 ft · 17 sec · Townline Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard

    1948 ft · 35 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Nesconset Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Nesconset Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight left toward Crystal Brook Hollow Road NORTH

    134 m · 16 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Crystal Brook Hollow Road

    2458 ft · 53 sec · Crystal Brook Hollow Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Country Road

    948 ft · 20 sec · North Country Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Shore Road West

    1.1 km · 2 min · Shore Road West

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shore Road

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
23.4 mi · 46%
Nesconset Highway
7.71 mi · 15%
Grand Central Parkway
6.52 mi · 13%
Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
3.47 mi · 7%
Northern State Parkway
2.36 mi · 5%
Wheeler Road
1.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

23.4 mi · 00h 32m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
44.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melville
00h 36m from Jamaica
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Jamaica and Rain Showers Likely near Mount Sinai.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Mount Sinai?

The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Melville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Jamaica and 25.7 miles from Mount Sinai.

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

The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jamaica and Rain Showers Likely near Mount Sinai.

Stop Ideas Near Melville

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 Melville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.7 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 6 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 Melville.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

30 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

44 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Bridgeport

47 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Mount Sinai. Straight-line distance: 44.26 mi (71.23 km).

Jamaica

#1 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Mount Sinai

#2 Mount Sinai

Hamlet located within the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, New York

Population12,118
Coordinates40.9470400, -73.0295500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: Mount Sinai (-73.02955, 40.94704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.84 L · about $7.26
Round trip
$14.51
3.62 gal · 13.68 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.26 $14.51
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.11 $16.22
Premium $4.86 $8.80 $17.60
Diesel $4.69 $8.50 $16.99

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 Mount Sinai. The current time is 00:06:06.

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.