How far is Jamaica, NY from Tupper Lake, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Tupper Lake, NY is about 302.3 miles (486.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.4 miles (396.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
302.3 mi
06h 24m
Flight
246.36 mi
396.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.36 mi
Kilometers
396.48 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.3 mi
Kilometers
486.5 km
Drive Time
06h 24m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tupper Lake
Sun, May 31, 3:57 PM EDT
Return by in Jamaica
Sun, May 31, 10:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-05-31T09:33
Arrive Tupper Lake
Sun, May 31, 3:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:24 PM to 1:54 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamaica
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Delmar
NY

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

From Jamaica
151.2 mi
03h 12m
To Tupper Lake
151.1 mi
03h 12m

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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Tupper Lake.

  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

    71 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Adirondack Northway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Pottersville, Minerva

    1346 ft · 31 sec

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Valley Farm Road

    1941 ft · 50 sec · Valley Farm Road

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1157 ft · 33 sec

  40. 40

    Turn slight left onto Olmstedville Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Olmstedville Road

  41. 41

    Continue on County Highway 29

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Highway 29

  42. 42

    Keep slight right to continue on Donnelly Road

    3076 ft · 1 min · Donnelly Road

  43. 43

    Continue on A P Morse Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · A P Morse Highway

  44. 44

    Turn straight onto State Highway 28N

    29.6 mi · 42 min · State Highway 28N

  45. 45

    Continue on Newcomb Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Newcomb Road

  46. 46

    Continue on State Highway 28N

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 28N

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Adirondack Trail

    2171 ft · 53 sec · Adirondack Trail

  48. 48

    Turn slight left onto Lake Street

    1628 ft · 40 sec · Lake Street

  49. 49

    Continue on Adirondack Trail

    18.2 mi · 25 min · Adirondack Trail

  50. 50

    Continue on Moody Road

    2469 ft · 47 sec · Moody Road

  51. 51

    Continue on Adirondack Trail

    1.2 km · 1 min · Adirondack Trail

  52. 52

    Continue on Wawbeek Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Wawbeek Avenue

  53. 53

    Turn right onto Park Street

    919 ft · 28 sec · Park Street

  54. 54

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Park Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
54 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
7 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
113 mi · 37%
Adirondack Northway
71 mi · 23%
State Highway 28N
30.3 mi · 10%
Adirondack Trail
19.3 mi · 6%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 5%
I 787
9.6 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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.9 mi
246.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delmar
03h 12m from Jamaica
Leave By
11:12 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jamaica and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tupper Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Tupper Lake?

The road trip is about 302.3 miles (486.5 km) and usually takes 06h 24m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Delmar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.2 miles from Jamaica and 151.1 miles from Tupper Lake.

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

The direct path is about 246.4 miles (396.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.78 one way or $85.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jamaica and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tupper Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Delmar

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

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

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

8 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

23 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Hudson

41 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

47 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Tupper Lake. Straight-line distance: 246.36 mi (396.48 km).

Jamaica

#1 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Tupper Lake

#2 Tupper Lake

Village in New York, USA

Population3,431
Coordinates44.2239500, -74.4640600
Altitude487
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: Tupper Lake (-74.46406, 44.22395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 487 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.67 gal
40.38 L · about $42.78
Round trip
$85.55
21.34 gal · 80.76 L
Estimated CO2
94.8 kg one way
Round trip: 189.6 kg / 418 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $42.78 $85.55
Mid-grade $4.48 $47.81 $95.62
Premium $4.86 $51.87 $103.73
Diesel $4.69 $50.08 $100.17

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 Tupper Lake. The current time is 09:33:20.

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.