How far is Jamaica, NY from Thurman, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Thurman, NY is about 231.4 miles (372.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
231.39 mi
04h 53m
Flight
196.44 mi
316.14 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.44 mi
Kilometers
316.14 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.39 mi
Kilometers
372.39 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thurman
Sun, May 31, 6:09 PM EDT
Return by in Jamaica
Sun, May 31, 11:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-05-31T13:16
Arrive Thurman
Sun, May 31, 6:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamaica
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Germantown
NY

Town in Columbia County, New York, United States

From Jamaica
115.8 mi
02h 26m
To Thurman
115.6 mi
02h 26m

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
62°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan

    1505 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    111.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 12 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left

    1863 ft · 29 sec

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs

    1472 ft · 50 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

    1.3 km · 2 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    52.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Adirondack Northway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward Warrensburg, Diamond Point

    1613 ft · 44 sec

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Diamond Point Road

    102 m · 6 sec · Diamond Point Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Diamond Point-Bakers Crossing Road

    998 ft · 22 sec · Diamond Point-Bakers Crossing Road

  40. 40

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Water Street

    940 ft · 30 sec · Water Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Richards Avenue

    83 m · 5 sec · Richards Avenue

  43. 43

    Continue on River Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · River Street

  44. 44

    Continue on State Highway 418

    2834 ft · 58 sec · State Highway 418

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Athol Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Athol Road

  46. 46

    Continue on High Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · High Street

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Mountain Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Mountain Road

  48. 48

    Turn straight onto Valley Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Valley Road

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Johnsburg Road

Car Route Details

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

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
49 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
7 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
113 mi · 49%
Adirondack Northway
52.7 mi · 23%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 7%
I 787
9.6 mi · 4%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 3%
I 95 South
5.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

112 mi · 02h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
196.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
02h 26m from Jamaica
Leave By
7:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jamaica and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Thurman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231.4 miles (372.4 km) and usually takes 04h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.8 miles from Jamaica and 115.6 miles from Thurman.

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

The direct path is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.75 one way or $65.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jamaica and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Thurman.

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Germantown, 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 Germantown.

RAIL

Hudson

15 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

24 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

48 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

58 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Thurman. Straight-line distance: 196.44 mi (316.14 km).

Jamaica

#1 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

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

#2 Thurman

Town in Warren County, New York, United States

Population1,181
Coordinates43.5334000, -73.9159600
Altitude401
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: Thurman (-73.91596, 43.5334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.17 gal
30.91 L · about $32.75
Round trip
$65.51
16.34 gal · 61.82 L
Estimated CO2
72.6 kg one way
Round trip: 145.2 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $32.75 $65.51
Mid-grade $4.48 $36.61 $73.22
Premium $4.86 $39.71 $79.43
Diesel $4.69 $38.35 $76.70

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 Thurman. The current time is 13:16:21.

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.