How far is Jamaica, NY from Northwest Harbor, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Northwest Harbor, NY is about 94 miles (151.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
93.94 mi
02h 25m
Flight
85.68 mi
137.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.68 mi
Kilometers
137.89 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.94 mi
Kilometers
151.18 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northwest Harbor
Sun, Apr 19, 4:02 AM EDT
Return by in Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 6:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-04-19T01:37
Arrive Northwest Harbor
Sun, Apr 19, 4:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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
East Patchogue
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Jamaica
46.9 mi
01h 12m
To Northwest Harbor
47 mi
01h 12m

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
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Northwest Harbor.

  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

    69.5 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Sunrise Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 39

    5.5 mi · 11 min · County Road 39

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Montauk Highway

    8.6 mi · 17 min · Montauk Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Stephen Hands Path

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Stephen Hands Path

  13. 13

    Turn left

    11 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Stephen Hands Path

    1617 ft · 46 sec · Stephen Hands Path

  15. 15

    Continue on Old Northwest Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Old Northwest Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northwest Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northwest Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    2184 ft · 3 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
69.5 mi · 74%
Montauk Highway
8.63 mi · 9%
County Road 39
5.48 mi · 6%
Stephen Hands Path
2.06 mi · 2%
South Conduit Avenue
2 mi · 2%
Old Northwest Road
1.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

69.5 mi · 01h 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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
85.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Patchogue
01h 12m from Jamaica
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Jamaica and Chance Rain Showers near Northwest Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Northwest Harbor?

The road trip is about 94 miles (151.2 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

East Patchogue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Jamaica and 47 miles from Northwest Harbor.

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

The direct path is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.31 one way or $26.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jamaica and Chance Rain Showers near Northwest Harbor.

Stop Ideas Near East Patchogue

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Patchogue, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Patchogue.

RAIL

Bridgeport

48 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

55 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Union Station

59 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

68 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Northwest Harbor. Straight-line distance: 85.68 mi (137.89 km).

Jamaica

#1 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Northwest Harbor

#2 Northwest Harbor

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population3,317
Coordinates41.0098200, -72.2211900
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: Northwest Harbor (-72.22119, 41.00982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.55 L · about $13.31
Round trip
$26.62
6.64 gal · 25.1 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $13.31 $26.62
Mid-grade $4.48 $14.88 $29.75
Premium $4.86 $16.14 $32.28
Diesel $4.69 $15.58 $31.17

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 Northwest Harbor. The current time is 01:37:12.

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.