How far is Norwich, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Norwich, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155 miles (249.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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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Road
196.6 mi
03h 51m
Flight
155.01 mi
249.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.01 mi
Kilometers
249.47 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.6 mi
Kilometers
316.4 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 2:04 AM EDT
Return by in Norwich
Sun, Apr 19, 5:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwich
2026-04-18T22:12
Arrive Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 2:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 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
9:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norwich
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
Monticello
NY

Village in Sullivan County, New York

From Norwich
104.3 mi
01h 55m
To Jamaica
92.3 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    21 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    1987 ft · 1 min · North Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rexford Street

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Rexford Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 8

    17.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 8

  5. 5

    Continue on Airport Road

    2268 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 8

    19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 8

  7. 7

    Continue on Oak Street

    1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 10

    2251 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 10

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward NY 17 East

    1287 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    105.1 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  11. 11

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

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  25. 25

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  27. 27

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  30. 30

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  32. 32

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwich 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
38 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
105 mi · 54%
State Highway 8
36.8 mi · 19%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 7%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 7%
Rexford Street
8.34 mi · 4%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 4%
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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
155 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
01h 55m from Norwich
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Norwich and Partly Sunny near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norwich to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.3 miles from Norwich and 92.3 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 155 miles (249.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.82 one way or $55.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

63 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

68 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

85 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
BUS

Scranton, PA

86 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwich and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 155.01 mi (249.47 km).

Norwich

#1 Norwich

City in New York, USA

Population3,606
Coordinates42.5311800, -75.5235100
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-75.52352, 42.531252)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.94 gal
26.26 L · about $27.82
Round trip
$55.64
13.88 gal · 52.52 L
Estimated CO2
61.7 kg one way
Round trip: 123.4 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $27.82 $55.64
Mid-grade $4.48 $31.10 $62.20
Premium $4.86 $33.74 $67.47
Diesel $4.69 $32.58 $65.15

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 Norwich and Jamaica. The current time is 22:12:47.

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.