How far is Taghkanic, NY from Jamaica, NY?
The driving distance from Taghkanic, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Putnam County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taghkanic and Jamaica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taghkanic and Jamaica.
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Start on County Road 27
17 m · 9 sec · County Road 27
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Turn left onto Post Hill Road
1742 ft · 1 min · Post Hill Road
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Continue on Post Hill Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Post Hill Road
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Turn left onto Taconic State Parkway
44.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East: Danbury
1395 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 684 South: White Plains
3060 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
26.8 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
563 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West
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Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue
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Turn right onto Inwood Street
914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street
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Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taghkanic and Jamaica.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Taconic State Parkway
Turn left onto Taconic State Parkway
44.6 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Taghkanic 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 Taghkanic to Jamaica?
The road trip is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Brewster Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Taghkanic and 58.8 miles from Jamaica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.5 miles (161.7 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 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.60 one way or $33.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Taghkanic and Rain Showers Likely near Jamaica.
Stop Ideas Near Brewster Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Danbury City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brewster Hill.
Croton–Harmon station
Stamford Transportation Center
Poughkeepsie station
Bridgeport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taghkanic and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 100.46 mi (161.68 km).
#1 Taghkanic
City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,269 |
| Coordinates | 42.1423100, -73.6773500 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $16.60 | $33.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $18.55 | $37.10 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.12 | $40.25 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $19.43 | $38.87 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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