How far is Jamaica, NY from Oneonta, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Oneonta, NY is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138 miles (222.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
176.23 mi
04h 02m
Flight
137.98 mi
222.06 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.98 mi
Kilometers
222.06 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.23 mi
Kilometers
283.61 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oneonta
Wed, May 13, 4:35 AM EDT
Return by in Jamaica
Wed, May 13, 8:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-05-13T00:32
Arrive Oneonta
Wed, May 13, 4:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamaica
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wurtsboro
NY

City in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From Jamaica
88.1 mi
02h 01m
To Oneonta
88.2 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Wednesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph S
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan

    1505 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    14.3 mi · 16 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    46 m · 4 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 West: Binghamton

    2294 ft · 30 sec

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    69.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 206: Roscoe, Walton

    556 ft · 27 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Old Route 17

    2603 ft · 54 sec · Old Route 17

  36. 36

    Continue on Rockland Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road

  37. 37

    Continue on State Highway 206

    4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 206

  38. 38

    Continue on Cat Hollow Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Cat Hollow Road

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 30

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30

  40. 40

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1682 ft · 50 sec · Bridge Street

  41. 41

    Continue on State Highway 206

    9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 206

  42. 42

    Continue on Stockton Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Stockton Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    742 ft · 22 sec · Bridge Street

  44. 44

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Delaware Street

    74 m · 7 sec · Delaware Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Townsend Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Townsend Street

  46. 46

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Road

    685 ft · 20 sec · Franklin Road

  47. 47

    Continue on West Brook Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Brook Road

  48. 48

    Keep slight right to continue on West Brook Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Brook Road

  49. 49

    Continue on Franklin-Walton Road

    9 mi · 12 min · Franklin-Walton Road

  50. 50

    Turn straight onto State Highway 357

    1521 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 357

  51. 51

    Continue on Main Street

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Main Street

  52. 52

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 28

    41 m · 2 sec · State Highway 28

  53. 53

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 28

    4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 28

  54. 54

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  55. 55

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
55 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 West
69.6 mi · 39%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 9%
I 87 North
14.3 mi · 8%
State Highway 206
13.7 mi · 8%
Franklin-Walton Road
8.95 mi · 5%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 West

Continue straight

69.1 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
138 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wurtsboro
02h 01m from Jamaica
Leave By
8:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Jamaica and Rain Showers near Oneonta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km) and usually takes 04h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wurtsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.1 miles from Jamaica and 88.2 miles from Oneonta.

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

The direct path is about 138 miles (222.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.94 one way or $49.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Jamaica and Rain Showers near Oneonta.

Stop Ideas Near Wurtsboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wurtsboro, 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 Wurtsboro.

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

48 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

59 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

66 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

86 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Oneonta. Straight-line distance: 137.98 mi (222.06 km).

Jamaica

#1 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Oneonta

#2 Oneonta

City in Otsego County, New York, United States

Population4,906
Coordinates42.4528600, -75.0637700
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: Oneonta (-75.06377, 42.45286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.22 gal
23.54 L · about $24.94
Round trip
$49.87
12.44 gal · 47.08 L
Estimated CO2
55.3 kg one way
Round trip: 110.6 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $24.94 $49.87
Mid-grade $4.48 $27.87 $55.74
Premium $4.86 $30.24 $60.47
Diesel $4.69 $29.20 $58.39

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica and Oneonta. The current time is 00:32:47.

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.