How far is West Bay Shore, NY from Jamaica, NY?
The driving distance from West Bay Shore, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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 Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Bay Shore and Jamaica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Bay Shore and Jamaica.
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Start on Thompson Drive
2215 ft · 2 min · Thompson Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Union Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Union Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 231 North
32 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
1167 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Babylon-Northport Expressway
1 mi · 1 min · Babylon-Northport Expressway
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Turn slight right onto NY 27 West: New York
849 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West
533 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
23.1 mi · 31 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
712 ft · 18 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
2266 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
1062 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Van Wyck Expressway
1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Avenue
154 m · 15 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 · 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 West Bay Shore 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
23.1 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving West Bay Shore and Rain Showers Likely near Jamaica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Bay Shore to Jamaica?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Bellmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from West Bay Shore and 19.4 miles from Jamaica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Bay Shore and Rain Showers Likely near Jamaica.
Stop Ideas Near Bellmore
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
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Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellmore.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Bay Shore and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 27.5 mi (44.25 km).
#1 West Bay Shore
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 4,648 |
| Coordinates | 40.7087100, -73.2812300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.65 | $11.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.12 | $12.25 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.91 | $11.83 |
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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