How far is Oakdale, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Oakdale, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.76 mi
02h 26m
Flight
107.77 mi
173.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.77 mi
Kilometers
173.44 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.76 mi
Kilometers
202.39 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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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 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Fri, Nov 6, 5:21 PM EST
Return by in Oakdale
Fri, Nov 6, 7:48 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakdale
2026-11-06T14:54
Arrive Jamaica
Fri, Nov 6, 5:21 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakdale
9:30 PM EST
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
Lake Carmel
NY

Census-designated place in Putnam County, New York

From Oakdale
62.4 mi
01h 13m
To Jamaica
63.3 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph N
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Overnight
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 6th Street

    118 m · 22 sec · North 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    117 m · 17 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    924 ft · 46 sec · North 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Columbia Street

    59 m · 10 sec · Columbia Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Park Place

    102 m · 14 sec · Park Place

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Warren Street

    979 ft · 28 sec · Warren Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Worth Avenue

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Worth Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1409 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto State Highway 82

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 82

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    1723 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    42.8 mi · 58 min · Taconic State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East: Danbury

    1395 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 684 South: White Plains

    3060 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    26.8 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  24. 24

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakdale 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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taconic State Parkway
42.8 mi · 34%
I 684 South
27.4 mi · 22%
Hutchinson River Parkway
17.4 mi · 14%
I 84 East
15.7 mi · 13%
State Highway 82
5.1 mi · 4%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Taconic State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

42.8 mi · 00h 58m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
107.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Carmel
01h 13m from Oakdale
Leave By
1:36 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Oakdale and Rain near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Lake Carmel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Oakdale and 63.3 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.14 one way or $38.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oakdale and Rain near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Carmel

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 Lake Carmel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Danbury Fair
Food stop 11.6 mi away

Danbury Fair

Danbury , CT
7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT 06810, United States
Rating 4.4/5 6,454 reviews Shopping mall,Clothing store,Restaurant
Danbury City Hall
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Danbury City Hall

Danbury , CT
155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury, CT 06810
Rating 3.0/5 29 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Carmel.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

35 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

35 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

47 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

51 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakdale and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 107.77 mi (173.44 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Oakdale

Oakdale is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.2512000, -73.7801300
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: North 6th Street (-73.780198, 42.25125)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.8 L · about $19.14
Round trip
$38.27
8.88 gal · 33.6 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $19.14 $38.27
Mid-grade $4.87 $21.63 $43.25
Premium $5.27 $23.39 $46.78
Diesel $6.47 $28.73 $57.45

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakdale and Jamaica. The current time is 14:54:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.