How far is Unadilla, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Unadilla, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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
173.83 mi
03h 30m
Flight
137.19 mi
220.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.19 mi
Kilometers
220.78 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.83 mi
Kilometers
279.75 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Tue, Jun 2, 1:13 AM EDT
Return by in Unadilla
Tue, Jun 2, 4:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Unadilla
2026-06-01T21:43
Arrive Jamaica
Tue, Jun 2, 1:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Unadilla
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
Wurtsboro
NY

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

From Unadilla
86.2 mi
01h 45m
To Jamaica
87.6 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph E
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Tonight
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Martin Brook Street

    10 m · 7 sec · Martin Brook Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    7.6 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Franklin-Walton Road

    9 mi · 12 min · Franklin-Walton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Brook Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · West Brook Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Franklin Road

    685 ft · 20 sec · Franklin Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Townsend Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Townsend Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Delaware Street

    74 m · 9 sec · Delaware Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    742 ft · 19 sec · Bridge Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stockton Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Stockton Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 206

    9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 206

  12. 12

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1682 ft · 48 sec · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 30

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cat Hollow Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Cat Hollow Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 206

    4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 206

  16. 16

    Continue on Rockland Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Old Route 17

    1512 ft · 34 sec · Old Route 17

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Stewart Avenue

    793 ft · 21 sec · Stewart Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward NY 17 East: New York City

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    69.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City

    1.5 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 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 Unadilla 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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
69.4 mi · 40%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 8%
State Highway 206
13.7 mi · 8%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 8%
Franklin-Walton Road
8.95 mi · 5%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 East

Merge slight left

69.2 mi · 01h 23m

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
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
137.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wurtsboro
01h 45m from Unadilla
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Unadilla and Partly Cloudy near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Wurtsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Unadilla and 87.6 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.58 one way or $49.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Unadilla and Partly Cloudy near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Wurtsboro

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

48 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

59 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

66 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

86 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Unadilla and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 137.19 mi (220.78 km).

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#1 Unadilla

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

Population4,051
Coordinates42.3253600, -75.3124000
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Martin Brook Street (-75.312346, 42.325364)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.22 L · about $24.58
Round trip
$49.15
12.26 gal · 46.44 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $24.58 $49.15
Mid-grade $4.48 $27.47 $54.94
Premium $4.86 $29.80 $59.60
Diesel $4.69 $28.77 $57.55

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Unadilla and Jamaica. The current time is 21:43:24.

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.