How far is Keeseville, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Keeseville, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 305.4 miles (491.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 264 miles (424.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
305.39 mi
05h 07m
Flight
264.01 mi
424.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.01 mi
Kilometers
424.88 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.39 mi
Kilometers
491.48 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Sun, May 31, 4:04 AM EDT
Return by in Keeseville
Sun, May 31, 9:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keeseville
2026-05-30T22:56
Arrive Jamaica
Sun, May 31, 4:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 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
6:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Keeseville
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
Delmar
NY

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

From Keeseville
149.6 mi
02h 33m
To Jamaica
155.8 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Tonight
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    848 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1515 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    134.3 mi · 2 hr 37 min · Adirondack Northway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  19. 19

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens

    1.5 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  24. 24

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
134 mi · 44%
I 87 South
119 mi · 39%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 5%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 2%
Front Street
4.63 mi · 2%
Cross Bronx Expressway
4.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

134 mi · 02h 37m

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
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.4 mi
264 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delmar
02h 33m from Keeseville
Leave By
6:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Keeseville and Mostly Clear near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 305.4 miles (491.5 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Delmar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.6 miles from Keeseville and 155.8 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 264 miles (424.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 6:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.22 one way or $86.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Keeseville and Mostly Clear near Jamaica.

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 Keeseville and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 264.01 mi (424.88 km).

Keeseville

#1 Keeseville

Village in both Clinton County as Essex County, New York, United States of America

Population1,750
Coordinates44.5050500, -73.4801300
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Front Street (-73.480085, 44.505072)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 491 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.78 gal
40.79 L · about $43.22
Round trip
$86.43
21.56 gal · 81.58 L
Estimated CO2
95.8 kg one way
Round trip: 191.6 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $43.22 $86.43
Mid-grade $4.48 $48.31 $96.61
Premium $4.86 $52.40 $104.80
Diesel $4.69 $50.60 $101.20

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 Keeseville and Jamaica. The current time is 22:56:54.

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.