How far is Nichols, NY from Jamaica, NY?
The driving distance from Nichols, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 280.1 miles (450.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.2 miles (323.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nichols and Jamaica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nichols and Jamaica.
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Start on Mack Road
886 ft · 46 sec · Mack Road
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Turn sharp right onto County Route 86
1.6 km · 2 min · County Route 86
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Continue on Marsh Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Marsh Road
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Turn right onto Lakeview Drive
974 ft · 21 sec · Lakeview Drive
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Turn left onto Route 49
6.5 mi · 11 min · Route 49
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Take the ramp right toward US 15 South: Mansfield
2610 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway
62.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Appalachian Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
949 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
48 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Market Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike
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Continue on US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15
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Continue on Westbranch Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
1864 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left
2393 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
163 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
1503 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
2128 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Leonia
1032 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
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Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
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Continue on Main Street
143 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
144 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
95 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
1649 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
563 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West
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Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue
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Turn right onto Inwood Street
914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street
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Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nichols and Jamaica.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
163 mi · 03h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Nichols and Sunny near Jamaica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nichols to Jamaica?
The road trip is about 280.1 miles (450.7 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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 139.6 miles from Nichols and 140.5 miles from Jamaica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.2 miles (323.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.9 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 7:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.61 one way or $79.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Nichols and Sunny near Jamaica.
Stop Ideas Near Tusten
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tusten.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nichols and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 201.19 mi (323.79 km).
#1 Nichols
Village within the town of Nichols, New York, United States
| Population | 2,401 |
| Coordinates | 42.0092400, -77.2652600 |
| Altitude | 442 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 451 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $39.61 | $79.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $44.27 | $88.54 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $48.03 | $96.05 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $46.38 | $92.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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