How far is Rock Hill, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Rock Hill, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.82 mi
01h 59m
Flight
76.59 mi
123.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.59 mi
Kilometers
123.26 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.82 mi
Kilometers
160.64 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Sun, Nov 8, 5:41 PM EST
Return by in Rock Hill
Sun, Nov 8, 7:41 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Hill
2026-11-08T15:41
Arrive Jamaica
Sun, Nov 8, 5:41 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rock Hill
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
Tuxedo Park
NY

Village in New York

From Rock Hill
47.3 mi
00h 59m
To Jamaica
52.5 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 15 mph W
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Hill and Jamaica.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Katrina Falls Road

    926 ft · 31 sec · Katrina Falls Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward NY 17 East

    820 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    37.6 mi · 45 min

  5. 5

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

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  6. 6

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  19. 19

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  21. 21

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  24. 24

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  26. 26

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Hill 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
32 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
37.8 mi · 38%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 14%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 14%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 7%
Cross Bronx Expressway
4.45 mi · 4%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 East

Merge slight left

37.6 mi · 00h 45m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
76.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuxedo Park
00h 59m from Rock Hill
Leave By
2:30 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rock Hill and Sunny near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rock Hill to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Tuxedo Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Rock Hill and 52.5 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.04 one way or $30.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rock Hill and Sunny near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Tuxedo Park

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

25 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

37 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

46 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

51 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Hill and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 76.59 mi (123.26 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Rock Hill

Rock Hill is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6259300, -74.5976600
Altitude420
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Hill Drive (-74.597758, 41.625828)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.33 L · about $15.04
Round trip
$30.07
7.04 gal · 26.66 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $15.04 $30.07
Mid-grade $4.83 $17.02 $34.03
Premium $5.23 $18.42 $36.83
Diesel $6.45 $22.69 $45.39

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Hill and Jamaica. The current time is 15:41:38.

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.