How far is Jamaica, NY from Oakdale, NY?
The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Oakdale, NY is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 48m.
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 Oakdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Oakdale.
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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
5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 82
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Continue straight
903 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Albany Post Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Albany Post Road
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Warren Street
979 ft · 30 sec · Warren Street
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Turn right onto Park Place
102 m · 16 sec · Park Place
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Turn left onto Columbia Street
546 ft · 18 sec · Columbia Street
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Turn right onto North 6th Street
1337 ft · 59 sec · North 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica and Oakdale.
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 leaving Jamaica and Chance Rain Showers near Oakdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Oakdale?
The road trip is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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 62.4 miles from Jamaica and 62.7 miles from Oakdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.05 one way or $38.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Jamaica and Chance Rain Showers near Oakdale.
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 Oakdale. Straight-line distance: 107.77 mi (173.44 km).
#1 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakdale
Oakdale is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2512000, -73.7801300 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakdale (-73.78013, 42.2512)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $4.31 | $19.05 | $38.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $21.53 | $43.06 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $23.28 | $46.57 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $28.60 | $57.19 |
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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