How far is Jamaica, NY from Point Lookout, NY?
The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Point Lookout, NY is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Nassau County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamaica and Point Lookout.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Point Lookout.
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Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
1494 ft · 1 min · Tuskegee Airmen Way
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Turn right onto Sutphin Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Sutphin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Rockaway Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Conduit Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long lsland
750 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
2402 ft · 41 sec · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
781 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue
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Continue on Sunrise Highway
8.4 mi · 11 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward M South: Jones Beach
1002 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Meadowbrook State Parkway
3.3 mi · 3 min · Meadowbrook State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward L: Long Beach
1459 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Loop Parkway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Loop Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Point Lookout
121 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Lido Boulevard
1744 ft · 2 min · Lido Boulevard
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Turn left onto Garden City Avenue
26 m · 5 sec · Garden City Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Garden City Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica and Point Lookout.
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.
Sunrise Highway
Continue on Sunrise Highway
8.43 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Jamaica and Showers And Thunderstorms near Point Lookout.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Point Lookout?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rockville Centre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Jamaica and 10.2 miles from Point Lookout.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.89 one way or $5.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jamaica and Showers And Thunderstorms near Point Lookout.
Stop Ideas Near Rockville Centre
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockville Centre.
New Rochelle station
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Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Point Lookout. Straight-line distance: 13.64 mi (21.95 km).
#1 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Point Lookout
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 1,219 |
| Coordinates | 40.5923300, -73.5806800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Point Lookout (-73.58068, 40.59233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $4.01 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.23 | $6.45 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
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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