How far is Tupper Lake, NY from Jamaica, NY?
The driving distance from Tupper Lake, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 308.2 miles (496 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246.4 miles (396.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tupper Lake and Jamaica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupper Lake and Jamaica.
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Start on East Park Street
919 ft · 36 sec · East Park Street
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Turn left onto Wawbeek Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Wawbeek Avenue
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Continue on Adirondack Trail
1.2 km · 1 min · Adirondack Trail
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Continue on Moody Road
2469 ft · 47 sec · Moody Road
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Continue on Adirondack Trail
18.1 mi · 25 min · Adirondack Trail
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Continue on Lake Street
1746 ft · 43 sec · Lake Street
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Continue on Adirondack Trail
2171 ft · 58 sec · Adirondack Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 28N
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 28N
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Continue on Newcomb Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Newcomb Road
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Continue on State Highway 28N
29.6 mi · 42 min · State Highway 28N
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Turn slight left onto A P Morse Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · A P Morse Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Donnelly Road
3076 ft · 1 min · Donnelly Road
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Continue on County Highway 29
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Highway 29
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Continue on Olmstedville Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Olmstedville Road
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Turn straight
1157 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Valley Farm Road
1326 ft · 33 sec · Valley Farm Road
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Take the ramp right
1282 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
77 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Adirondack Northway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
1694 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
2619 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
566 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
2455 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1417 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
1124 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway
1.3 km · 1 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 Tupper Lake and Jamaica.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 87 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
118 mi · 02h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tupper Lake and Mostly Sunny near Jamaica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tupper Lake to Jamaica?
The road trip is about 308.2 miles (496 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?
Delmar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151 miles from Tupper Lake and 157.2 miles from Jamaica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246.4 miles (396.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.8 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 5:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.62 one way or $87.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tupper Lake and Mostly Sunny near Jamaica.
Stop Ideas Near Delmar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Delmar.
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Hudson
Amsterdam station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tupper Lake and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 246.36 mi (396.48 km).
#1 Tupper Lake
Village in New York, USA
| Population | 3,431 |
| Coordinates | 44.2239500, -74.4640600 |
| Altitude | 487 |
| 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: 496 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $43.62 | $87.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $48.75 | $97.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $52.89 | $105.78 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $51.07 | $102.14 |
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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