How far is Oyster Bay, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.5 mi
00h 44m
Flight
18.7 mi
30.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.7 mi
Kilometers
30.1 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.5 mi
Kilometers
39.43 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Tue, Apr 21, 9:49 AM EDT
Return by in Oyster Bay
Tue, Apr 21, 10:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oyster Bay
2026-04-21T09:05
Arrive Jamaica
Tue, Apr 21, 9:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oyster Bay
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Hills
NY

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Oyster Bay
11.2 mi
00h 22m
To Jamaica
13.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay and Jamaica.

  1. 1

    Start on Berry Hill Road

    88 m · 21 sec · Berry Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto South Street

    131 m · 9 sec · South Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Oyster Bay Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Oyster Bay Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northern Boulevard

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Northern Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Searingtown Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Searingtown Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Service Road

    3266 ft · 1 min · North Service Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road

    113 m · 14 sec · Shelter Rock Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward N West: New York

    1289 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Grand Central Parkway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Central Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 168th Street, Parsons Boulevard

    651 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway

    2750 ft · 59 sec · Grand Central Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 164th Street

    3043 ft · 2 min · 164th Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hillside Avenue

    1131 ft · 52 sec · Hillside Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Parsons Boulevard

    1754 ft · 57 sec · Parsons Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue

    1254 ft · 43 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 150th Street

    1659 ft · 1 min · 150th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    2284 ft · 54 sec · Liberty Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oyster Bay and Jamaica.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northern Boulevard
7.92 mi · 32%
Grand Central Parkway
5.84 mi · 24%
Northern State Parkway
2.34 mi · 10%
Searingtown Road
1.25 mi · 5%
Pine Hollow Road
0.89 mi · 4%
Oyster Bay Road
0.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Northern Boulevard

Turn right onto Northern Boulevard

7.92 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
18.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Hills
00h 22m from Oyster Bay
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oyster Bay and Sunny near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oyster Bay to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

North Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Oyster Bay and 13.3 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oyster Bay and Sunny near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near North Hills

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 North Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

North Hills
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

North Hills
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Hills.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

32 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 18.7 mi (30.1 km).

Oyster Bay

#1 Oyster Bay

Town on Long Island, New York, United States

Population296,592
Coordinates40.8656500, -73.5320700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Berry Hill Road (-73.531924, 40.865647)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.27 L · about $3.45
Round trip
$6.90
1.72 gal · 6.54 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.45 $6.90
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.85 $7.71
Premium $4.86 $4.18 $8.36
Diesel $4.69 $4.04 $8.07

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Oyster Bay and Jamaica. The current time is 09:05:15.

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.