How far is New Baltimore, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from New Baltimore, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
143.42 mi
02h 43m
Flight
121.24 mi
195.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.24 mi
Kilometers
195.12 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.42 mi
Kilometers
230.81 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Sat, May 2, 2:54 AM EDT
Return by in New Baltimore
Sat, May 2, 5:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Baltimore
2026-05-02T00:11
Arrive Jamaica
Sat, May 2, 2:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Baltimore
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
Gardnertown
NY

Census-designated place in Orange County, New York

From New Baltimore
70 mi
01h 21m
To Jamaica
73.4 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Saturday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Baltimore and Jamaica.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    86 m · 20 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 144

    2.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 144

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    725 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: NY City

    1374 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  18. 18

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  20. 20

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  23. 23

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  25. 25

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Baltimore 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
31 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
93.5 mi · 65%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 10%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 5%
Cross Bronx Expressway
4.45 mi · 3%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 3%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

93.5 mi · 01h 48m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
121.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardnertown
01h 21m from New Baltimore
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Baltimore 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 New Baltimore to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Gardnertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from New Baltimore and 73.4 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.29 one way or $40.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Baltimore and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Gardnertown

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

22 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

41 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

44 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Yonkers station

68 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Baltimore and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 121.24 mi (195.12 km).

New Baltimore

#1 New Baltimore

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

Population3,245
Coordinates42.4461900, -73.7884600
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Avenue (-73.788465, 42.446241)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.06 gal
19.16 L · about $20.29
Round trip
$40.57
10.12 gal · 38.32 L
Estimated CO2
45 kg one way
Round trip: 89.9 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $20.29 $40.57
Mid-grade $4.48 $22.67 $45.35
Premium $4.86 $24.60 $49.19
Diesel $4.69 $23.75 $47.50

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between New Baltimore and Jamaica. The current time is 00:11:11.

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.