How far is South Fallsburg, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from South Fallsburg, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 108 miles (173.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
107.97 mi
02h 06m
Flight
83.13 mi
133.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.13 mi
Kilometers
133.79 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.97 mi
Kilometers
173.76 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 12:43 AM EDT
Return by in South Fallsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 2:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Fallsburg
2026-04-18T22:37
Arrive Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 12:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Fallsburg
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
Harriman
NY

Village in New York

From South Fallsburg
52.4 mi
01h 03m
To Jamaica
55.6 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 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 Fallsburg and Jamaica.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Fallsburg and Jamaica.

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Drive

    645 ft · 29 sec · Elm Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Park Place

    949 ft · 42 sec · Park Place

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Laurel Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Laurel Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 42

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 42

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward NY 17 East: New York City

    1776 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    42.2 mi · 51 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  22. 22

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  24. 24

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  27. 27

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  29. 29

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 42 sec · Inwood Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Fallsburg 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
35 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
42.6 mi · 39%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 13%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 13%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 7%
Cross Bronx Expressway
4.45 mi · 4%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 East

Merge slight left

42.2 mi · 00h 51m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
83.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harriman
01h 03m from South Fallsburg
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving South Fallsburg 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 Fallsburg to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 108 miles (173.8 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Harriman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from South Fallsburg and 55.6 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.27 one way or $30.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Harriman

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

25 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

46 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

47 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

53 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Fallsburg and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 83.13 mi (133.79 km).

South Fallsburg

#1 South Fallsburg

Census designated place

Population2,870
Coordinates41.7206500, -74.6343300
Altitude386
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Elm Drive (-74.633606, 41.71872)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.42 L · about $15.27
Round trip
$30.55
7.62 gal · 28.84 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $15.27 $30.55
Mid-grade $4.48 $17.07 $34.15
Premium $4.86 $18.52 $37.04
Diesel $4.69 $17.88 $35.77

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 Fallsburg and Jamaica. The current time is 22:37:03.

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.