How far is Jamaica, NY from Spackenkill, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Spackenkill, NY is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
77.73 mi
01h 55m
Flight
66.87 mi
107.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.87 mi
Kilometers
107.62 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.73 mi
Kilometers
125.09 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spackenkill
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 PM EDT
Return by in Jamaica
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-04-23T13:05
Arrive Spackenkill
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Spring Valley
NY

Village in New York, United States

From Jamaica
38.9 mi
00h 57m
To Spackenkill
38.8 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Taconic State Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A, NY 100 North

    2593 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    14.7 mi · 23 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    934 ft · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Annsville Circle

    7 m · 1 sec · Albany Post Road

  25. 25

    Exit the rotary onto Albany Post Road

    23.1 mi · 31 min · Albany Post Road

  26. 26

    Continue on South Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South Road

  27. 27

    Take the exit right toward Spackenkill Road

    896 ft · 32 sec · Spackenkill Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Spackenkill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Spackenkill Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Hagan Drive

    1135 ft · 52 sec · Hagan Drive

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Pasture Lane

    640 ft · 28 sec · Pasture Lane

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pasture Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany Post Road
23.1 mi · 30%
NY 9A
15.2 mi · 20%
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.6 mi · 16%
Hutchinson River Parkway
6.42 mi · 8%
Van Wyck Expressway
5.7 mi · 7%
South Road
3.68 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Albany Post Road

Exit the rotary onto Albany Post Road

23.1 mi · 00h 31m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
66.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Valley
00h 57m from Jamaica
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Spackenkill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Spring Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Jamaica and 38.8 miles from Spackenkill.

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

The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.6 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.98 one way or $21.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Spackenkill is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Valley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Spring Valley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spring Valley.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

5 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

28 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Spackenkill. Straight-line distance: 66.87 mi (107.62 km).

Jamaica

#1 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Spackenkill

#2 Spackenkill

Census-designated place in Dutchess County, New York

Population4,123
Coordinates41.6559300, -73.9134700
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: Spackenkill (-73.91347, 41.65593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.38 L · about $10.98
Round trip
$21.97
5.48 gal · 20.76 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.98 $21.97
Mid-grade $4.48 $12.28 $24.56
Premium $4.86 $13.32 $26.64
Diesel $4.69 $12.86 $25.72

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica and Spackenkill. The current time is 13:05:18.

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.