How far is Masonville, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Masonville, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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
171.95 mi
03h 17m
Flight
134.53 mi
216.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.53 mi
Kilometers
216.5 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.95 mi
Kilometers
276.72 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 11:43 AM EDT
Return by in Masonville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Masonville
2026-04-19T08:26
Arrive Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 11:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Masonville
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
Wurtsboro
NY

City in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From Masonville
88.7 mi
01h 38m
To Jamaica
83.3 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
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 Masonville and Jamaica.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 8

    14.7 mi · 17 min · State Highway 8

  2. 2

    Continue on Oak Street

    1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 10

    2251 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 10

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward NY 17 East

    1287 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    105.1 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  7. 7

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  20. 20

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  22. 22

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  25. 25

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  27. 27

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
105 mi · 61%
State Highway 8
14.7 mi · 9%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 8%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 8%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 4%
Cross Bronx Expressway
4.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 East

Merge slight left

105 mi · 02h 11m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
134.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wurtsboro
01h 38m from Masonville
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Masonville 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 Masonville to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Wurtsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Masonville and 83.3 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.33 one way or $48.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wurtsboro

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

48 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

59 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

66 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

86 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Masonville and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 134.53 mi (216.5 km).

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#1 Masonville

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

Population1,229
Coordinates42.2420300, -75.3774000
Altitude394
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 8 (-75.377451, 42.242011)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.97 L · about $24.33
Round trip
$48.67
12.14 gal · 45.94 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $24.33 $48.67
Mid-grade $4.48 $27.20 $54.40
Premium $4.86 $29.51 $59.01
Diesel $4.69 $28.49 $56.99

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 Masonville and Jamaica. The current time is 08:26:24.

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.