How far is Savannah, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Savannah, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 300.4 miles (483.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.7 miles (360 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
300.39 mi
05h 17m
Flight
223.66 mi
359.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.66 mi
Kilometers
359.95 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.39 mi
Kilometers
483.43 km
Drive Time
05h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Thu, Apr 23, 6:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-22T19:39
Arrive Jamaica
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tusten
NY

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From Savannah
144.1 mi
02h 38m
To Jamaica
156.3 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Wednesday
Using Richmond Hill as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Church Street

    746 ft · 21 sec · East Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 31

    5.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 31

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Clark Street Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Street

    69 m · 12 sec · State Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Dill Street

    720 ft · 22 sec · Dill Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Loop Road

    140 m · 17 sec · Loop Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Genesee Street Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    2676 ft · 45 sec · East Lake Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 41

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

  14. 14

    Continue on East Lake Road

    2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 41

    9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 41

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North West Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North West Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    45.4 mi · 54 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  38. 38

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  39. 39

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  40. 40

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  41. 41

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  42. 42

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  43. 43

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  44. 44

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  45. 45

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  46. 46

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  47. 47

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  48. 48

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  49. 49

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue

  50. 50

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  51. 51

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  52. 52

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
52 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
99 mi · 33%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 27%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 8%
East Lake Road
9.92 mi · 3%
State Highway 41
9.82 mi · 3%
Clark Street Road
9.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.7 mi
223.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 38m from Savannah
Leave By
6:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Savannah and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Savannah to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 300.4 miles (483.4 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.1 miles from Savannah and 156.3 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 223.7 miles (360 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.7 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 6:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.50 one way or $84.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Savannah and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 223.66 mi (359.95 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

Town in New York, United States

Population1,644
Coordinates43.0672900, -76.7596800
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: East Church Street (-76.759678, 43.067251)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.6 gal
40.12 L · about $42.50
Round trip
$84.99
21.2 gal · 80.24 L
Estimated CO2
94.2 kg one way
Round trip: 188.4 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $42.50 $84.99
Mid-grade $4.48 $47.50 $95.00
Premium $4.86 $51.53 $103.05
Diesel $4.69 $49.76 $99.51

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Jamaica. The current time is 19:39:52.

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.