How far is Shinnecock Hills, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Shinnecock Hills, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 80 miles (128.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.99 mi
01h 39m
Flight
71.54 mi
115.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.54 mi
Kilometers
115.13 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.99 mi
Kilometers
128.73 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 1:49 AM EDT
Return by in Shinnecock Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 3:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shinnecock Hills
2026-04-19T00:10
Arrive Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 1:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shinnecock Hills
9:30 PM EDT
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
North Great River
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Shinnecock Hills
38 mi
00h 49m
To Jamaica
42 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shinnecock Hills and Jamaica.

  1. 1

    Start on McGregor Drive

    99 m · 21 sec · McGregor Drive

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Hills Station Road

    2137 ft · 1 min · Hills Station Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road 39

    1602 ft · 32 sec · County Road 39

  4. 4

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Sunrise Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2314 ft · 39 sec · Belt Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge

    2747 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway

    2266 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Avenue

    154 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway East

    622 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    793 ft · 20 sec · Liberty Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shinnecock Hills 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
70.3 mi · 88%
Belt Parkway
2.25 mi · 3%
I 678 North
1.15 mi · 1%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.01 mi · 1%
Hills Station Road
0.41 mi · 1%
County Road 39
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

70.3 mi · 01h 33m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
71.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Great River
00h 49m from Shinnecock Hills
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Shinnecock Hills and Rain Showers Likely near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shinnecock Hills to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 80 miles (128.7 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

North Great River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Shinnecock Hills and 42 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.31 one way or $22.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Shinnecock Hills and Rain Showers Likely near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near North Great River

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 Great River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Brookhaven Town Hall
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville , NY
1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738
Rating 3.4/5 48 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Great River.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

46 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

48 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

55 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Union Station

65 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shinnecock Hills and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 71.54 mi (115.13 km).

Shinnecock Hills

#1 Shinnecock Hills

City in Southampton, New York, United States of America

Population2,188
Coordinates40.8909300, -72.4637000
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: McGregor Drive (-72.46375, 40.890423)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.68 L · about $11.31
Round trip
$22.61
5.64 gal · 21.36 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $11.31 $22.61
Mid-grade $4.48 $12.64 $25.27
Premium $4.86 $13.71 $27.42
Diesel $4.69 $13.24 $26.47

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Shinnecock Hills and Jamaica. The current time is 00:10:48.

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.