How far is Livingston, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Livingston, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
118.33 mi
02h 11m
Flight
100.23 mi
161.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.23 mi
Kilometers
161.31 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.33 mi
Kilometers
190.44 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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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 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 3:17 AM EDT
Return by in Livingston
Sun, Apr 19, 5:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livingston
2026-04-19T01:05
Arrive Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 3:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livingston
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
Lake Carmel
NY

Census-designated place in Putnam County, New York

From Livingston
60.7 mi
01h 05m
To Jamaica
57.6 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Road

    27 m · 9 sec · Church Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Route 19

    15 m · 3 sec · County Route 19

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Church Road

    631 ft · 28 sec · Church Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Proper Road

    1097 ft · 49 sec · Proper Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 82

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 82

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1723 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    42.8 mi · 58 min · Taconic State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East: Danbury

    1395 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 684 South: White Plains

    3060 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    26.8 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  20. 20

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1002 ft · 25 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 Livingston 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taconic State Parkway
42.8 mi · 36%
I 684 South
27.4 mi · 23%
Hutchinson River Parkway
17.4 mi · 15%
I 84 East
15.7 mi · 13%
State Highway 82
4.69 mi · 4%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Taconic State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

42.8 mi · 00h 58m

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
100.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Carmel
01h 05m from Livingston
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Livingston and Rain Showers Likely near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Lake Carmel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from Livingston and 57.6 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.76 one way or $33.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Livingston and Rain Showers Likely near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Carmel

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 Lake Carmel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 10 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Danbury City Hall
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

Danbury City Hall

Danbury , CT
155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
Rating 3.0/5 29 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Carmel.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

35 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

35 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

47 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

51 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 100.23 mi (161.31 km).

Livingston

#1 Livingston

Town in New York, USA

Population3,458
Coordinates42.1420300, -73.7779100
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Road (-73.777852, 42.142387)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.81 L · about $16.76
Round trip
$33.52
8.36 gal · 31.62 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $16.76 $33.52
Mid-grade $4.48 $18.73 $37.46
Premium $4.86 $20.32 $40.64
Diesel $4.69 $19.62 $39.24

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 Livingston and Jamaica. The current time is 01:05:37.

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.