How far is Jamaica, NY from Shrub Oak, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Shrub Oak, NY is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
49.29 mi
01h 11m
Flight
43.96 mi
70.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.96 mi
Kilometers
70.74 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.29 mi
Kilometers
79.32 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shrub Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 4:27 AM EDT
Return by in Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 5:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-04-19T03:15
Arrive Shrub Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 4:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Ardsley
NY

Village in New York

From Jamaica
24.7 mi
00h 35m
To Shrub Oak
24.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Shrub Oak.

  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

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    618 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue

    2040 ft · 43 sec · North Columbus Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West

    1512 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway

    3011 ft · 54 sec · Cross County Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway

    653 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway

    1980 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway

    1714 ft · 33 sec · Bronx River Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Taconic State Parkway

    16.6 mi · 22 min · Taconic State Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 132: Shrub Oak

    867 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Old Yorktown Road

    81 m · 5 sec · Old Yorktown Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Yorktown Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taconic State Parkway
16.6 mi · 34%
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.6 mi · 26%
Hutchinson River Parkway
6.42 mi · 13%
Van Wyck Expressway
5.7 mi · 12%
Whitestone Expressway
1.97 mi · 4%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Taconic State Parkway

Continue on Taconic State Parkway

16.6 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ardsley
00h 35m from Jamaica
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Jamaica and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Shrub Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Shrub Oak?

The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Ardsley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Jamaica and 24.6 miles from Shrub Oak.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jamaica and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Shrub Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Ardsley

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 Ardsley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 5.9 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Ardsley
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 8.9 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Ardsley
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

10 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

12 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

21 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

26 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Shrub Oak. Straight-line distance: 43.96 mi (70.74 km).

Jamaica

#1 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Shrub Oak

#2 Shrub Oak

Census designated place

Population2,011
Coordinates41.3275900, -73.8195800
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: Shrub Oak (-73.81958, 41.32759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.58 L · about $6.98
Round trip
$13.95
3.48 gal · 13.16 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.98 $13.95
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.80 $15.59
Premium $4.86 $8.46 $16.92
Diesel $4.69 $8.17 $16.34

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica and Shrub Oak. The current time is 03:15:59.

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.