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

The driving distance from South Huntington, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.13 mi
00h 49m
Flight
23.18 mi
37.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.18 mi
Kilometers
37.3 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.13 mi
Kilometers
48.49 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

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

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Huntington
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
East Hills
NY

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

From South Huntington
13.9 mi
00h 24m
To Jamaica
16.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 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 South Huntington and Jamaica.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Melville Road

    1354 ft · 42 sec · Melville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Deepdale Drive

    2035 ft · 1 min · Deepdale Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto New York Avenue

    2011 ft · 1 min · New York Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Holland Street

    589 ft · 19 sec · Holland Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Walt Whitman Road

    43 m · 8 sec · Walt Whitman Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Walt Whitman Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Walt Whitman Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward N West: New York

    827 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on N West: New York

    641 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Northern State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: New York

    1406 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Long Island Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road

    1207 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on North Service Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Service Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road

    113 m · 14 sec · Shelter Rock Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward N West: New York

    1289 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Grand Central Parkway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Central Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward 168th Street, Parsons Boulevard

    651 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway

    2750 ft · 59 sec · Grand Central Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 164th Street

    3043 ft · 2 min · 164th Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hillside Avenue

    1131 ft · 52 sec · Hillside Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Parsons Boulevard

    1754 ft · 57 sec · Parsons Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue

    1254 ft · 43 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 150th Street

    1659 ft · 1 min · 150th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    2284 ft · 54 sec · Liberty Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Huntington 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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
9.85 mi · 33%
Grand Central Parkway
5.84 mi · 19%
Northern State Parkway
5.6 mi · 19%
Walt Whitman Road
1.22 mi · 4%
North Service Road
0.76 mi · 3%
164th Street
0.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

9.85 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hills
00h 24m from South Huntington
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving South Huntington 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 South Huntington to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

East Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from South Huntington and 16.2 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Huntington and Rain Showers Likely near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near East Hills

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 East Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 12 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
New Rochelle City Court
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

New Rochelle City Court

New Rochelle , NY
City Hall, 475 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Rating 2.7/5 22 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Hills.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

19 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

29 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Huntington and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 23.18 mi (37.3 km).

South Huntington

#1 South Huntington

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population9,422
Coordinates40.8237100, -73.3987300
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Melville Road (-73.398744, 40.823719)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.02 L · about $4.25
Round trip
$8.50
2.12 gal · 8.04 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.25 $8.50
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.75 $9.50
Premium $4.86 $5.15 $10.31
Diesel $4.69 $4.98 $9.95

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 Huntington and Jamaica. The current time is 00:11:00.

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.