How far is Old Westbury, NY from Jamaica, NY?
The driving distance from Old Westbury, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Old Westbury and Jamaica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Westbury and Jamaica.
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Start on the route
13 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Wheatley Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Wheatley Road
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Turn right onto Old Westbury Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Westbury Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York
899 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
1207 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on North Service Road
1.2 km · 1 min · North Service Road
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Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road
113 m · 14 sec · Shelter Rock Road
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Take the ramp right toward N West: New York
1289 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway
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Continue on Grand Central Parkway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward 168th Street, Parsons Boulevard
651 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway
2750 ft · 59 sec · Grand Central Parkway
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Turn left onto 164th Street
3043 ft · 2 min · 164th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hillside Avenue
1131 ft · 52 sec · Hillside Avenue
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Turn left onto Parsons Boulevard
1754 ft · 57 sec · Parsons Boulevard
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Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue
1254 ft · 43 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn left onto 150th Street
1659 ft · 1 min · 150th Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
2284 ft · 54 sec · Liberty Avenue
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Turn left 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 Old Westbury and Jamaica.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Grand Central Parkway
Continue on Grand Central Parkway
5.32 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Old Westbury and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jamaica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Old Westbury to Jamaica?
The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Old Westbury and 8.3 miles from Jamaica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Old Westbury and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jamaica.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Success
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Old Westbury and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 12.71 mi (20.46 km).
#1 Old Westbury
Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 4,105 |
| Coordinates | 40.7887100, -73.5995700 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $2.25 | $4.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
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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