How far is Roessleville, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Roessleville, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 167.6 miles (269.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
167.68 mi
02h 59m
Flight
138.44 mi
222.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.44 mi
Kilometers
222.79 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.68 mi
Kilometers
269.85 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Sun, Nov 8, 10:38 PM EST
Return by in Roessleville
Mon, Nov 9, 1:37 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roessleville
2026-11-08T19:38
Arrive Jamaica
Sun, Nov 8, 10:38 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roessleville
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
Clintondale
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Roessleville
81.3 mi
01h 29m
To Jamaica
86.3 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 16 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 Roessleville and Jamaica.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 87 South

    2134 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Adirondack Northway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

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

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  7. 7

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  18. 18

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  20. 20

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  23. 23

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  25. 25

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roessleville 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
31 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
119 mi · 71%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 8%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 4%
Cross Bronx Expressway
4.45 mi · 3%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 3%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 87 South

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

118 mi · 02h 17m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
138.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clintondale
01h 29m from Roessleville
Leave By
12:32 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Roessleville and Sunny near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.6 miles (269.8 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Clintondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Roessleville and 86.3 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 12:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.29 one way or $50.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clintondale

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

9 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

26 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

58 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

65 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roessleville and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 138.44 mi (222.79 km).

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#1 Roessleville

Roessleville is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.6950800, -73.8070700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue (-73.807114, 42.695052)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.92 gal
22.4 L · about $25.29
Round trip
$50.58
11.84 gal · 44.8 L
Estimated CO2
52.6 kg one way
Round trip: 105.2 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $25.29 $50.58
Mid-grade $4.83 $28.62 $57.23
Premium $5.23 $30.97 $61.95
Diesel $6.45 $38.17 $76.33

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 Roessleville and Jamaica. The current time is 19:38:50.

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.