How far is Jamaica, NY from Shelter Island, NY?
The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Shelter Island, NY is about 93 miles (149.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamaica and Shelter Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Shelter Island.
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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
1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Union Turnpike
1868 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1277 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Grand Central Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
827 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Continue on Northern State Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
1265 ft · 38 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
689 ft · 22 sec · Shelter Rock Road
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Turn right onto South Service Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Service Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Riverhead
1168 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
52 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Long Island Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 58 East: Old Country Road, Greenport, Orient
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 58 east: Greenport, Orient
150 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Country Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Old Country Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Country Road
33 m · 6 sec · Old Country Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Country Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Country Road
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Turn left onto Northville Turnpike
2.3 mi · 4 min · Northville Turnpike
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Turn right onto Sound Avenue
5.4 mi · 9 min · Sound Avenue
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Continue on Middle Road
11.8 mi · 18 min · Middle Road
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Turn right onto Chapel Lane
2090 ft · 1 min · Chapel Lane
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Turn left onto Main Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Road
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Continue on Front Street
2646 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Turn right onto Third Street
148 m · 14 sec · Third Street
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Turn right onto Shelter Island North Ferry
871 ft · 16 sec · Shelter Island North Ferry
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Continue on Shelter Island North Ferry
53 m · 3 sec · Shelter Island North Ferry
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Continue on North Ferry
1.6 km · 15 min · North Ferry
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Continue on Summerfield Place
611 ft · 22 sec · Summerfield Place
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1390 ft · 50 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto Chase Avenue
156 m · 17 sec · Chase Avenue
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Continue on North Ferry Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Ferry Road
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Continue on North Ferry Road
2561 ft · 1 min · North Ferry Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Ferry Road
25 m · 5 sec · North Ferry Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Ferry Road
11 m · 2 sec · North Ferry Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Ferry Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica and Shelter Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
52 mi · 01h 10m
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 Showers Likely leaving Jamaica and Rain Showers Likely near Shelter Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Shelter Island?
The road trip is about 93 miles (149.6 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Farmingville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Jamaica and 46.5 miles from Shelter Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81 miles (130.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.15 one way or $26.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jamaica and Rain Showers Likely near Shelter Island.
Stop Ideas Near Farmingville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmingville.
Bridgeport
Stamford Transportation Center
Union Station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Shelter Island. Straight-line distance: 80.93 mi (130.25 km).
#1 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shelter Island
Town of New York, USA
| Population | 2,408 |
| Coordinates | 41.0681500, -72.3386900 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shelter Island (-72.33869, 41.06815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $13.15 | $26.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $14.70 | $29.40 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.94 | $31.89 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $15.40 | $30.79 |
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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