How far is Jamaica, NY from West Point, NY?
The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to West Point, NY is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamaica and West Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and West Point.
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Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
92 m · 17 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
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Turn right onto Pinegrove Street
922 ft · 45 sec · Pinegrove Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue
133 m · 13 sec · Liberty Avenue
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Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway East
23 m · 1 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
801 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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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
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
1505 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway
37.4 mi · 48 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
528 ft · 8 sec
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Exit the rotary
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
727 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right
1358 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on West Point Highway
2130 ft · 59 sec · West Point Highway
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Continue on Thayer Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Thayer Road
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Continue on Cullum Road
1520 ft · 1 min · Cullum Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cullum Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica and West Point.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway
37.4 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jamaica and Partly Cloudy near West Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to West Point?
The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Tappan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Jamaica and 30.3 miles from West Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49 miles (78.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.18 one way or $18.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jamaica and Partly Cloudy near West Point.
Stop Ideas Near Tappan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tappan.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Croton–Harmon station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and West Point. Straight-line distance: 49 mi (78.85 km).
#1 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Point
Situated on the high western bank of the Hudson River, this locality resides within Orange County, New York, at an elevation of approximately 154 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3914800, -73.9559700 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Point (-73.95597, 41.39148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.29 | $9.18 | $18.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $10.39 | $20.78 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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