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

The driving distance from Lake Grove, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 46.6 miles (75 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
46.59 mi
01h 06m
Flight
37.82 mi
60.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.82 mi
Kilometers
60.86 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.59 mi
Kilometers
74.98 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Sat, Apr 18, 11:43 PM EDT
Return by in Lake Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 12:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Grove
2026-04-18T22:36
Arrive Jamaica
Sat, Apr 18, 11:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Grove
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
North Amityville
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Lake Grove
23.9 mi
00h 33m
To Jamaica
22.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hawkins Avenue

    2743 ft · 1 min · Hawkins Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Middle Country Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Middle Country Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Smithtown Bypass

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Smithtown Bypass

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown

    116 m · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard

    2424 ft · 46 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Townline Road

    128 m · 9 sec · Townline Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Joshuas Path

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Joshuas Path

  9. 9

    Continue on Islip Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Islip Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward SO: New York

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Heckscher State Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Southern State Parkway

    694 ft · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    25.2 mi · 32 min · Southern State Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2314 ft · 39 sec · Belt Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge

    2747 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway

    2266 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Avenue

    154 m · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway East

    622 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    793 ft · 20 sec · Liberty Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
25.4 mi · 54%
Belt Parkway
4.11 mi · 9%
Heckscher State Parkway
3.89 mi · 8%
Smithtown Bypass
3.8 mi · 8%
Islip Avenue
2.19 mi · 5%
Wheeler Road
1.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

25.2 mi · 00h 32m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Amityville
00h 33m from Lake Grove
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lake Grove and Partly Sunny near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.6 miles (75 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

North Amityville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Lake Grove and 22.7 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.57 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lake Grove and Partly Sunny near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near North Amityville

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 North Amityville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 5 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Amityville.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

38 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

40 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

48 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

48 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Grove and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 37.82 mi (60.86 km).

Lake Grove

#1 Lake Grove

Village in Suffolk County, New York

Population11,055
Coordinates40.8528800, -73.1151100
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Hawkins Avenue (-73.114977, 40.85289)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.22 L · about $6.57
Round trip
$13.15
3.28 gal · 12.44 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.57 $13.15
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.35 $14.70
Premium $4.86 $7.97 $15.94
Diesel $4.69 $7.70 $15.40

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Grove and Jamaica. The current time is 22:36:33.

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.