How far is Middle Island, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Middle Island, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
57.41 mi
01h 17m
Flight
47.34 mi
76.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.34 mi
Kilometers
76.18 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.41 mi
Kilometers
92.4 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Wed, Apr 22, 8:56 PM EDT
Return by in Middle Island
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middle Island
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive Jamaica
Wed, Apr 22, 8:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middle Island
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
Melville
NY

Hamlet on Long Island, New York, United States

From Middle Island
27.1 mi
00h 38m
To Jamaica
30.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Middle Island Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Wednesday
Using Ridge as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Wednesday
Using Richmond Hill as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middle Island and Jamaica.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Middle Country Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Middle Country Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Patchogue-Mount Sinai Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Patchogue-Mount Sinai Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Ocean Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Ocean Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Express Drive North

    584 ft · 11 sec · Express Drive North

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: New York

    1378 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    34.1 mi · 46 min · Long Island Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on North Service Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Service Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road

    113 m · 14 sec · Shelter Rock Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward N West: New York

    1289 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Grand Central Parkway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Central Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 168th Street, Parsons Boulevard

    651 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway

    2750 ft · 59 sec · Grand Central Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 164th Street

    3043 ft · 2 min · 164th Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hillside Avenue

    1131 ft · 52 sec · Hillside Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Parsons Boulevard

    1754 ft · 57 sec · Parsons Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue

    1254 ft · 43 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 150th Street

    1659 ft · 1 min · 150th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    2284 ft · 54 sec · Liberty Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middle Island 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
34.1 mi · 59%
Grand Central Parkway
5.84 mi · 10%
Middle Country Road
4.73 mi · 8%
Patchogue-Mount Sinai Road
2.36 mi · 4%
Northern State Parkway
2.34 mi · 4%
North Service Road
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

34.1 mi · 00h 46m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
47.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melville
00h 38m from Middle Island
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Middle Island and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middle Island to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Melville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Middle Island and 30.3 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.14 one way or $16.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Middle Island and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Melville

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 Melville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7 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 4.9 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 Melville.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

30 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

44 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Bridgeport

47 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middle Island and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 47.34 mi (76.18 km).

Middle Island

#1 Middle Island

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population10,483
Coordinates40.8842700, -72.9373300
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.937247, 40.884296)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.67 L · about $8.14
Round trip
$16.28
4.06 gal · 15.34 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.14 $16.28
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.10 $18.19
Premium $4.86 $9.87 $19.74
Diesel $4.69 $9.53 $19.06

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Middle Island and Jamaica. The current time is 19:38:56.

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.