How far is Jamaica, NY from Pine Plains, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Pine Plains, NY is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.34 mi
02h 21m
Flight
89.35 mi
143.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.35 mi
Kilometers
143.8 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.34 mi
Kilometers
169.53 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Plains
Mon, May 25, 5:08 PM EDT
Return by in Jamaica
Mon, May 25, 7:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-05-25T14:47
Arrive Pine Plains
Mon, May 25, 5:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Brewster
NY

Village in New York

From Jamaica
52.7 mi
01h 10m
To Pine Plains
52.6 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Memorial Day
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Memorial Day

Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Pine Plains.

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    16 mi · 23 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    26.2 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Newburgh

    1426 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany

    2570 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    17.2 mi · 23 min · Taconic State Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44: Poughkeepsue, Millbrook

    1453 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Highway 82

    7.3 mi · 11 min · State Highway 82

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 82

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 82

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 82

    6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 82

  23. 23

    Continue on South Main Street

    3140 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Church Street

    15 m · 1 sec · East Church Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 684 North
28.6 mi · 27%
Taconic State Parkway
17.2 mi · 16%
Hutchinson River Parkway
16 mi · 15%
I 84 West
15.6 mi · 15%
State Highway 82
15.2 mi · 14%
Van Wyck Expressway
5.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 684 North

Merge slight right

26.2 mi · 00h 30m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
89.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brewster
01h 10m from Jamaica
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jamaica and Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Pine Plains.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Pine Plains?

The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Brewster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.7 miles from Jamaica and 52.6 miles from Pine Plains.

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

The direct path is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.91 one way or $29.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jamaica and Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Pine Plains.

Stop Ideas Near Brewster

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 Brewster and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 7.7 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Danbury City Hall
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

Danbury City Hall

Danbury , CT
155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
Rating 3.0/5 29 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

32 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

40 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

43 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

44 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Pine Plains. Straight-line distance: 89.35 mi (143.8 km).

Jamaica

#1 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Pine Plains

#2 Pine Plains

Town in New York, United States of America

Population2,392
Coordinates41.9798100, -73.6559600
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: Pine Plains (-73.65596, 41.97981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.07 L · about $14.91
Round trip
$29.83
7.44 gal · 28.14 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $14.91 $29.83
Mid-grade $4.48 $16.67 $33.34
Premium $4.86 $18.08 $36.17
Diesel $4.69 $17.46 $34.92

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica and Pine Plains. The current time is 14:47:18.

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.