How far is Tuscarora, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Tuscarora, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 331.8 miles (534 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.9 miles (400.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m 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
331.79 mi
05h 36m
Flight
248.87 mi
400.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.87 mi
Kilometers
400.52 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.79 mi
Kilometers
533.97 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Sun, May 31, 7:38 AM EDT
Return by in Tuscarora
Sun, May 31, 1:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscarora
2026-05-31T02:02
Arrive Jamaica
Sun, May 31, 7:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 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
5:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tuscarora
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Riverside
NY

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

From Tuscarora
166.2 mi
02h 48m
To Jamaica
165.6 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Sunday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Scipio Road

    1 m · 1 sec · Scipio Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Dutch Street Road

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Dutch Street Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sonyea Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Sonyea Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1375 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

    32.6 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

    104.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  9. 9

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

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

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  15. 15

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

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  27. 27

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  29. 29

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  31. 31

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  32. 32

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  34. 34

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
40 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
105 mi · 32%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 24%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 16%
Genesee Expressway
32.6 mi · 10%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 7%
Christopher Columbus Highway
5.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

105 mi · 02h 02m

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
05h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82.9 mi
248.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
02h 48m from Tuscarora
Leave By
5:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tuscarora 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 Tuscarora to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 331.8 miles (534 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?

Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.2 miles from Tuscarora and 165.6 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 248.9 miles (400.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.95 one way or $93.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tuscarora and Mostly Sunny near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Riverside

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

67 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscarora and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 248.87 mi (400.52 km).

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#1 Tuscarora

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

Population1,433
Coordinates42.6306200, -77.8697200
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Scipio Road (-77.870037, 42.630658)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 534 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.71 gal
44.32 L · about $46.95
Round trip
$93.89
23.42 gal · 88.64 L
Estimated CO2
104.1 kg one way
Round trip: 208.1 kg / 459 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $46.95 $93.89
Mid-grade $4.48 $52.47 $104.95
Premium $4.86 $56.92 $113.84
Diesel $4.69 $54.97 $109.93

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuscarora and Jamaica. The current time is 02:02:41.

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.