How far is Jamaica, NY from Smithfield, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Smithfield, NY is about 94 miles (151.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.04 mi
02h 15m
Flight
83.2 mi
133.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.2 mi
Kilometers
133.89 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.04 mi
Kilometers
151.34 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smithfield
Sun, May 31, 8:42 PM EDT
Return by in Jamaica
Sun, May 31, 10:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-05-31T18:27
Arrive Smithfield
Sun, May 31, 8:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Goldens Bridge
NY

Census-designated place in Westchester County, New York

From Jamaica
47 mi
01h 07m
To Smithfield
47 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    33.3 mi · 51 min

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto West Lake Amenia Road

    2405 ft · 2 min · West Lake Amenia Road

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Smithfield Valley Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Smithfield Valley Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Sn Fri Road

    1132 ft · 32 sec · Sn Fri Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Sn Fri Road

    2647 ft · 1 min · Sn Fri Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Smithfield Valley Road

    22 m · 3 sec · Smithfield Valley Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Smithfield Valley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
4 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 684 North
62.4 mi · 66%
Hutchinson River Parkway
16 mi · 17%
Van Wyck Expressway
5.7 mi · 6%
Smithfield Valley Road
2.6 mi · 3%
Whitestone Expressway
1.97 mi · 2%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 684 North

Continue straight

33.3 mi · 00h 51m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
83.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goldens Bridge
01h 07m from Jamaica
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jamaica and Mostly Sunny near Smithfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94 miles (151.3 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Goldens Bridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Jamaica and 47 miles from Smithfield.

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

The direct path is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.31 one way or $26.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jamaica and Mostly Sunny near Smithfield.

Stop Ideas Near Goldens Bridge

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 Goldens Bridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 11.7 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 13.4 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 Goldens Bridge.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

21 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

30 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

43 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

43 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 83.2 mi (133.89 km).

Jamaica

#1 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
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#2 Smithfield

Town in New York, United States

Population1,249
Coordinates41.8856500, -73.6001300
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: Smithfield (-73.60013, 41.88565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.56 L · about $13.31
Round trip
$26.62
6.64 gal · 25.12 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $13.31 $26.62
Mid-grade $4.48 $14.88 $29.75
Premium $4.86 $16.14 $32.28
Diesel $4.69 $15.58 $31.17

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica and Smithfield. The current time is 18:27:13.

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.