How far is Salem, NY from Jamaica, NY?
The driving distance from Salem, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Ulster County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Jamaica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Jamaica.
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Start on West Broadway
12 m · 4 sec · West Broadway
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 22
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Turn right onto State Highway 29
10.3 mi · 16 min · State Highway 29
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
18 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Hill Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Hill Street
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Continue on Hegeman Bridge Road
3248 ft · 2 min · Hegeman Bridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
22.3 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto Plank Road
142 m · 19 sec · Plank Road
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Turn left onto Oakwood Avenue
3.4 mi · 7 min · Oakwood Avenue
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Continue on 10th Street
119 m · 14 sec · 10th Street
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Turn right onto Hoosick Street
156 m · 17 sec · Hoosick Street
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Turn right
2780 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
9.4 mi · 13 min
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Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway
3231 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1
2725 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
111.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
566 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
2455 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1417 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
1124 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
563 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West
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Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue
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Turn right 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 Salem and Jamaica.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
111 mi · 02h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Salem and Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Jamaica?
The road trip is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km) and usually takes 03h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102 miles from Salem and 102.7 miles from Jamaica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.94 one way or $57.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Salem and Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica.
Stop Ideas Near Kingston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kingston.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 173.16 mi (278.67 km).
#1 Salem
City in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,607 |
| Coordinates | 43.1723000, -73.3276100 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| 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: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $28.94 | $57.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $32.35 | $64.71 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $35.10 | $70.19 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $33.89 | $67.78 |
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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