How far is Suffern, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Suffern, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
47.93 mi
01h 07m
Flight
34.32 mi
55.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.32 mi
Kilometers
55.24 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.93 mi
Kilometers
77.13 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Thu, May 7, 9:43 AM EDT
Return by in Suffern
Thu, May 7, 10:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suffern
2026-05-07T08:35
Arrive Jamaica
Thu, May 7, 9:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Suffern
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
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Suffern
20.1 mi
00h 33m
To Jamaica
27.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Overnight
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    2437 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    16 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Orange Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Orange Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    796 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  14. 14

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  16. 16

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  19. 19

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  21. 21

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Suffern 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
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Orange Avenue
13.8 mi · 29%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 15%
Cross Bronx Expressway
4.45 mi · 9%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 9%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 5%
I 95 North
1.75 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Orange Avenue

Merge slight left

10.9 mi · 00h 15m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
34.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 33m from Suffern
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Suffern and Scattered Rain Showers near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Suffern and 27.8 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.78 one way or $13.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Suffern and Scattered Rain Showers near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

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 Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 11.5 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inwood.

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suffern and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 34.32 mi (55.24 km).

Suffern

#1 Suffern

Village in New York, United States

Population10,970
Coordinates41.1148200, -74.1495900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Avenue (-74.149626, 41.114808)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.4 L · about $6.78
Round trip
$13.55
3.38 gal · 12.8 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.78 $13.55
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.57 $15.15
Premium $4.86 $8.22 $16.43
Diesel $4.69 $7.93 $15.87

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Suffern and Jamaica. The current time is 08:35:59.

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.