How far is Thomaston, NY from Jamaica, NY?
The driving distance from Thomaston, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thomaston and Jamaica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thomaston and Jamaica.
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Start on Linden Street
46 m · 7 sec · Linden Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Linden Street
139 m · 27 sec · Linden Street
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Turn left onto Susquehanna Avenue
158 m · 22 sec · Susquehanna Avenue
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Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn left onto Little Neck Parkway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Little Neck Parkway
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Turn right
81 m · 6 sec
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Take the ramp left toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1382 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward 168th Street, Parsons Boulevard
651 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway
2750 ft · 59 sec · Grand Central Parkway
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Turn left onto 164th Street
3043 ft · 2 min · 164th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hillside Avenue
1131 ft · 52 sec · Hillside Avenue
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Turn left onto Parsons Boulevard
1754 ft · 57 sec · Parsons Boulevard
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Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue
1254 ft · 43 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn left onto 150th Street
1659 ft · 1 min · 150th Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
2284 ft · 54 sec · Liberty Avenue
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Turn left 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 Thomaston and Jamaica.
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.
Grand Central Parkway
Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
4.34 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Thomaston 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 Thomaston to Jamaica?
The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bellerose Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Thomaston and 6.2 miles from Jamaica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.64 one way or $3.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Thomaston and Rain Showers Likely near Jamaica.
Stop Ideas Near Bellerose Terrace
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellerose Terrace.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thomaston and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 8.12 mi (13.07 km).
#1 Thomaston
Human settlement in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,602 |
| Coordinates | 40.7862100, -73.7137400 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $1.64 | $3.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.84 | $3.67 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.99 | $3.99 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
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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