How far is Stephentown, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Stephentown, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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
156.44 mi
02h 58m
Flight
130.24 mi
209.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.24 mi
Kilometers
209.6 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.44 mi
Kilometers
251.77 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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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 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Sat, May 30, 11:41 AM EDT
Return by in Stephentown
Sat, May 30, 2:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stephentown
2026-05-30T08:43
Arrive Jamaica
Sat, May 30, 11:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stephentown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pawling
NY

Village in Dutchess County, New York, USA

From Stephentown
73.1 mi
01h 29m
To Jamaica
83.3 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph N
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Saturday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 43

    1474 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 43

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto NY 22

    3 mi · 4 min · NY 22

  3. 3

    Continue on East Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Street

  4. 4

    Continue on NY 22

    1.2 km · 1 min · NY 22

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    16.6 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 22

    7.5 mi · 10 min · State Route 22

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  17. 17

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 22
34.9 mi · 22%
Hutchinson River Parkway
17.4 mi · 11%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 3%
NY 22
3.79 mi · 2%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 1%
East Street
2.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

59.6 mi · 01h 29m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
130.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pawling
01h 29m from Stephentown
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Stephentown and Sunny near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stephentown to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Pawling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Stephentown and 83.3 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.13 one way or $44.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pawling

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

32 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

47 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

49 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Bridgeport

55 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stephentown and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 130.24 mi (209.6 km).

Stephentown

#1 Stephentown

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

Population2,861
Coordinates42.5486900, -73.3740000
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 43 (-73.373992, 42.548715)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.9 L · about $22.13
Round trip
$44.26
11.04 gal · 41.8 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $22.13 $44.26
Mid-grade $4.48 $24.74 $49.47
Premium $4.86 $26.83 $53.67
Diesel $4.69 $25.91 $51.82

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Stephentown and Jamaica. The current time is 08:43:25.

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.