How far is Maine, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Maine, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 209.8 miles (337.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
209.87 mi
03h 43m
Flight
156.2 mi
251.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.2 mi
Kilometers
251.38 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.87 mi
Kilometers
337.75 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 3:53 AM EDT
Return by in Maine
Sun, Apr 19, 7:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-04-19T00:09
Arrive Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 3:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maine
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
Tusten
NY

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From Maine
104.4 mi
01h 51m
To Jamaica
105.5 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
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 Maine and Jamaica.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Union Center-Maine Highway

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Union Center-Maine Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on North Nanticoke Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Nanticoke Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on George F Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · George F Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1145 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  26. 26

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  28. 28

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  30. 30

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  31. 31

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  33. 33

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maine 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
39 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 38%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 25%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 11%
Southern Tier Expressway
8.89 mi · 4%
Union Center-Maine Highway
6.34 mi · 3%
Christopher Columbus Highway
5.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 01h 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
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.6 mi
156.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
01h 51m from Maine
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Maine 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 Maine to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 209.8 miles (337.7 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.4 miles from Maine and 105.5 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.67 one way or $59.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tusten, 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 Tusten.

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 156.2 mi (251.38 km).

Maine

#1 Maine

Town in New York, United States

Population5,005
Coordinates42.1925700, -76.0610400
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 26 (-76.061123, 42.192584)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.4 gal
28.03 L · about $29.67
Round trip
$59.33
14.8 gal · 56.06 L
Estimated CO2
65.8 kg one way
Round trip: 131.5 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $29.67 $59.33
Mid-grade $4.48 $33.16 $66.32
Premium $4.86 $35.97 $71.94
Diesel $4.69 $34.74 $69.47

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 Maine and Jamaica. The current time is 00:09:40.

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.