How far is Jamaica, NY from Oakwood, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Oakwood, NY is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 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 EST.
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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
25.71 mi
00h 47m
Flight
18.5 mi
29.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.5 mi
Kilometers
29.78 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.71 mi
Kilometers
41.37 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 Oakwood
Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 PM EST
Return by in Jamaica
Fri, Nov 6, 6:48 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-11-06T17:12
Arrive Oakwood
Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamaica
9:30 PM EST
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
Roxbury
NY

Town in Delaware County, New York

From Jamaica
12.8 mi
00h 23m
To Oakwood
12.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Overnight
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Oakwood Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
68°F
Today
Using Concord as the closest live forecast in the Richmond County weather hub.

Heavy Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Oakwood.

  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

    643 ft · 23 sec · Liberty Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport

    1142 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    2910 ft · 40 sec · Van Wyck Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Parkway West

    859 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    2610 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    15.7 mi · 24 min · Belt Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island

    3056 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level

    1964 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Gowanus Expressway

    759 ft · 9 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1954 ft · 37 sec · Staten Island Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Narrows Road West, Fingerboard Road

    1097 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Fingerboard Road

    1605 ft · 1 min · Fingerboard Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hylan Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 11 min · Hylan Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Tysens Lane

    27 m · 7 sec · Tysens Lane

  19. 19

    Turn right

    543 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Turn uturn onto Hylan Boulevard

    750 ft · 30 sec · Hylan Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right

    15 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
15.7 mi · 61%
Hylan Boulevard
3.94 mi · 15%
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.39 mi · 5%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.3 mi · 5%
Belt Parkway West
0.66 mi · 3%
I 278 West
0.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Belt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

15.7 mi · 00h 24m

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
+7.2 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roxbury
00h 23m from Jamaica
Leave By
4:54 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Jamaica and Heavy Rain near Oakwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Oakwood?

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 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?

Roxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Jamaica and 12.9 miles from Oakwood.

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

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Jamaica and Heavy Rain near Oakwood.

Stop Ideas Near Roxbury

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 Roxbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 9.3 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roxbury.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Newark Liberty International Airport

30 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Oakwood. Straight-line distance: 18.5 mi (29.78 km).

Jamaica

#1 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
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#2 Oakwood

Oakwood is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5639900, -74.1159800
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: Oakwood (-74.11598, 40.56399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.43 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.84
1.82 gal · 6.86 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $3.92 $7.84
Mid-grade $4.87 $4.43 $8.87
Premium $5.27 $4.79 $9.59
Diesel $6.47 $5.89 $11.78

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica and Oakwood. The current time is 17:12:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.