How far is Trumansburg, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Trumansburg, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
255.96 mi
04h 43m
Flight
195.38 mi
314.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.38 mi
Kilometers
314.44 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.96 mi
Kilometers
411.92 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Thu, Apr 30, 11:07 AM EDT
Return by in Trumansburg
Thu, Apr 30, 3:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trumansburg
2026-04-30T06:24
Arrive Jamaica
Thu, Apr 30, 11:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trumansburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tusten
NY

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From Trumansburg
126.1 mi
02h 21m
To Jamaica
129.9 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Thursday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Trumansburg Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Trumansburg Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Cliff Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cliff Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Buffalo Street

    871 ft · 22 sec · West Buffalo Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Taughannock Boulevard

    159 m · 25 sec · Taughannock Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West State Street

    155 m · 11 sec · West State Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Fulton Street

    105 m · 13 sec · South Fulton Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Green Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Green Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East State Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Slaterville Road

    11.1 mi · 17 min · Slaterville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 79

    15.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 79

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1 km · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit left toward I 81 South

    1654 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  34. 34

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  35. 35

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  36. 36

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  37. 37

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  39. 39

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  40. 40

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  41. 41

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  42. 42

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  43. 43

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  44. 44

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
48 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 31%
I 81 South
73.8 mi · 29%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 9%
State Highway 79
15.2 mi · 6%
Slaterville Road
11.1 mi · 4%
Trumansburg Road
8.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.5 mi
195.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 21m from Trumansburg
Leave By
7:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Trumansburg and Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km) and usually takes 04h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.1 miles from Trumansburg and 129.9 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.20 one way or $72.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trumansburg and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 195.38 mi (314.44 km).

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#1 Trumansburg

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

Population1,669
Coordinates42.5422900, -76.6660600
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-76.666041, 42.542316)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.03 gal
34.19 L · about $36.20
Round trip
$72.40
18.06 gal · 68.38 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.5 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $36.20 $72.40
Mid-grade $4.48 $40.46 $80.93
Premium $4.86 $43.89 $87.79
Diesel $4.69 $42.39 $84.77

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Trumansburg and Jamaica. The current time is 06:24:31.

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.