How far is South Blooming Grove, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from South Blooming Grove, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
67.82 mi
01h 32m
Flight
50.96 mi
82.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.96 mi
Kilometers
82.01 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.82 mi
Kilometers
109.15 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 12:09 AM EDT
Return by in South Blooming Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 1:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Blooming Grove
2026-04-18T22:36
Arrive Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 12:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Blooming Grove
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
Pearl River
NY

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

From South Blooming Grove
31.3 mi
00h 46m
To Jamaica
36.5 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Blooming Grove and Jamaica.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Blooming Grove and Jamaica.

  1. 1

    Start on Shannon Lane

    647 ft · 34 sec · Shannon Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward US 6 East, NY 17 East: Suffern

    1792 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 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 South Blooming Grove 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
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 21%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 20%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 11%
Cross Bronx Expressway
4.45 mi · 7%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 6%
US 6 East
3.33 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NJ 17 South

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

14.1 mi · 00h 19m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearl River
00h 46m from South Blooming Grove
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving South Blooming Grove and Partly Sunny near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Blooming Grove to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Pearl River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from South Blooming Grove and 36.5 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Blooming Grove and Partly Sunny near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Pearl River

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

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

17 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

19 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

34 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Blooming Grove and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 50.96 mi (82.01 km).

South Blooming Grove

#1 South Blooming Grove

City in Orange County, New York, United States of America

Population3,122
Coordinates41.3733700, -74.1784300
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Shannon Lane (-74.178402, 41.37339)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.06 L · about $9.58
Round trip
$19.16
4.78 gal · 18.12 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $9.58 $19.16
Mid-grade $4.48 $10.71 $21.42
Premium $4.86 $11.62 $23.24
Diesel $4.69 $11.22 $22.44

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 South Blooming Grove and Jamaica. The current time is 22:36:58.

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.