How far is Wading River, NY from Jamaica, NY?
The driving distance from Wading River, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (86 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wading River and Jamaica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wading River and Jamaica.
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Start on North Country Road
10 m · 8 sec · North Country Road
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Turn sharp left onto Wading River Manor Road
2288 ft · 2 min · Wading River Manor Road
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Turn right onto NY-25A
1520 ft · 29 sec · NY-25A
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Continue on Route 25A
1.6 mi · 3 min · Route 25A
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Take the ramp straight toward CR 46 south: Smith Point Park
714 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on William Floyd Parkway
7.1 mi · 10 min · William Floyd Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: New York
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 101: Sills Road, Yaphank, East Patchogue
2395 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Patchogue-Yaphank Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Patchogue-Yaphank Road
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Continue on Sills Road
1.1 km · 57 sec · Sills Road
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Turn right onto Sunrise Service Road North
655 ft · 20 sec · Sunrise Service Road North
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West
538 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
42.9 mi · 58 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
712 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
2314 ft · 39 sec · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge
2747 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway
1595 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
81 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Avenue
154 m · 14 sec
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Continue on Van Wyck Expressway East
622 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East
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Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
793 ft · 20 sec · Liberty Avenue
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Turn right onto Inwood Street
914 ft · 42 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 Wading River and Jamaica.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sunrise Highway
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
42.9 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Wading River and Sunny near Jamaica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wading River to Jamaica?
The road trip is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km) and usually takes 01h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Bay Shore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Wading River and 33.5 miles from Jamaica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.4 miles (86 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.26 one way or $18.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wading River and Sunny near Jamaica.
Stop Ideas Near North Bay Shore
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Bay Shore.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Bridgeport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wading River and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 53.44 mi (86 km).
#1 Wading River
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 7,719 |
| Coordinates | 40.9503800, -72.8426000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.26 | $18.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.23 | $22.46 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $10.84 | $21.69 |
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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