How far is Lindenhurst, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Lindenhurst, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
28.47 mi
00h 49m
Flight
22.65 mi
36.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.65 mi
Kilometers
36.45 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.47 mi
Kilometers
45.81 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Tue, May 12, 11:23 PM EDT
Return by in Lindenhurst
Wed, May 13, 12:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lindenhurst
2026-05-12T22:34
Arrive Jamaica
Tue, May 12, 11:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lindenhurst
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
Baldwin
NY

Census designated place in New York, United States

From Lindenhurst
12.5 mi
00h 24m
To Jamaica
16 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Lindenhurst Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Tuesday
Using Wheatley Heights as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Tuesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Wellwood Avenue

    4 m · 6 sec · South Wellwood Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Hoffman Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Hoffman Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Oak Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Oak Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Sunrise Highway

    2667 ft · 53 sec · Old Sunrise Highway

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Sunrise Highway

    16.7 mi · 22 min · Sunrise Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2314 ft · 39 sec · Belt Parkway

  9. 9

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

    2747 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    2266 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Avenue

    154 m · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway East

    622 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    793 ft · 20 sec · Liberty Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
16.7 mi · 59%
Belt Parkway
2.25 mi · 8%
Oak Street
1.96 mi · 7%
I 678 North
1.15 mi · 4%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.01 mi · 4%
West Hoffman Avenue
0.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight right onto Sunrise Highway

16.7 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baldwin
00h 24m from Lindenhurst
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lindenhurst and Sunny near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Baldwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Lindenhurst and 16 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lindenhurst and Sunny near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Baldwin

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 Baldwin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 12.1 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Baldwin
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baldwin.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

32 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

40 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

44 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lindenhurst and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 22.65 mi (36.45 km).

Lindenhurst

#1 Lindenhurst

Village in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population26,727
Coordinates40.6867700, -73.3734500
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: South Wellwood Avenue (-73.373486, 40.68679)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.8 L · about $4.01
Round trip
$8.02
2 gal · 7.6 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.01 $8.02
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.48 $8.96
Premium $4.86 $4.86 $9.72
Diesel $4.69 $4.69 $9.39

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lindenhurst and Jamaica. The current time is 22:34:17.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.