How far is Jamaica, NY from North Babylon, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to North Babylon, NY is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.58 mi
00h 47m
Flight
25.41 mi
40.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.41 mi
Kilometers
40.89 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.58 mi
Kilometers
54.04 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Babylon
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 AM EDT
Return by in Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 1:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-04-19T00:13
Arrive North Babylon
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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 Bellmore
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Jamaica
16.8 mi
00h 23m
To North Babylon
16.8 mi
00h 23m

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
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and North Babylon.

  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

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    24.8 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Robert Moses Causeway

    1 km · 1 min · Robert Moses Causeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 West: New York

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    1891 ft · 36 sec · Sunrise Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West: New York

    554 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sunrise Highway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sunrise Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
24.8 mi · 74%
Belt Parkway
2.37 mi · 7%
Sunrise Highway
1.73 mi · 5%
Sutphin Boulevard
1.71 mi · 5%
South Conduit Avenue
0.97 mi · 3%
Robert Moses Causeway
0.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

24.8 mi · 00h 31m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Bellmore
00h 23m from Jamaica
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Jamaica and Rain Showers Likely near North Babylon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to North Babylon?

The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 Bellmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Jamaica and 16.8 miles from North Babylon.

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

The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jamaica and Rain Showers Likely near North Babylon.

Stop Ideas Near North Bellmore

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 Bellmore and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.5 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 11.4 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 North Bellmore.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

32 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

41 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and North Babylon. Straight-line distance: 25.41 mi (40.89 km).

Jamaica

#1 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
North Babylon

#2 North Babylon

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population17,509
Coordinates40.7164900, -73.3217900
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: North Babylon (-73.32179, 40.71649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.49 L · about $4.77
Round trip
$9.54
2.38 gal · 8.98 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.77 $9.54
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.33 $10.66
Premium $4.86 $5.78 $11.57
Diesel $4.69 $5.59 $11.17

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 North Babylon. The current time is 00:13:15.

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.