How far is Jamaica, NY from Wappingers Falls, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Wappingers Falls, NY is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
72.25 mi
01h 45m
Flight
62.77 mi
101.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.77 mi
Kilometers
101.02 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.25 mi
Kilometers
116.27 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wappingers Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 11:00 PM EDT
Return by in Jamaica
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-04-22T21:15
Arrive Wappingers Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 11:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Briarcliff Manor
NY

Village in New York, United States of America

From Jamaica
36.2 mi
00h 52m
To Wappingers Falls
36.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Wednesday
Using Richmond Hill as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
Wappingers Falls Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Wednesday
Using Crown Heights as the closest live forecast in the Dutchess County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Wappingers Falls.

  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

    22.4 mi · 30 min · Albany Post Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Albany Post Road

    716 ft · 17 sec · Albany Post Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Albany Post Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany Post Road
22.5 mi · 31%
NY 9A
15.2 mi · 21%
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.6 mi · 17%
Hutchinson River Parkway
6.42 mi · 9%
Van Wyck Expressway
5.7 mi · 8%
Whitestone Expressway
1.97 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Albany Post Road

Exit the rotary onto Albany Post Road

22.4 mi · 00h 30m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Briarcliff Manor
00h 52m from Jamaica
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Jamaica and Rain Showers Likely near Wappingers Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Wappingers Falls?

The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Briarcliff Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Jamaica and 36.1 miles from Wappingers Falls.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Jamaica and Rain Showers Likely near Wappingers Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Briarcliff Manor

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 Briarcliff Manor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Greenwich Town Hall
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Greenwich Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
101 Field Point Rd, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 4.0/5 18 reviews City Hall
Greenburgh Town Court
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

Greenburgh Town Court

White Plains , NY
188 Tarrytown Rd, White Plains, NY 10607
Rating 2.0/5 5 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Briarcliff Manor.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

7 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

26 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Wappingers Falls. Straight-line distance: 62.77 mi (101.02 km).

Jamaica

#1 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Wappingers Falls

#2 Wappingers Falls

Village in New York

Population5,509
Coordinates41.5964800, -73.9109700
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: Wappingers Falls (-73.91097, 41.59648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.65 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.45
5.1 gal · 19.3 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.22 $20.45
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.43 $22.85
Premium $4.86 $12.40 $24.79
Diesel $4.69 $11.97 $23.94

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 Wappingers Falls. The current time is 21:15:13.

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.