How far is Westhampton Beach, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Westhampton Beach, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
76.27 mi
01h 39m
Flight
62.83 mi
101.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.83 mi
Kilometers
101.11 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.27 mi
Kilometers
122.74 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 3:14 AM EDT
Return by in Westhampton Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 4:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westhampton Beach
2026-04-19T01:34
Arrive Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 3:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westhampton Beach
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Islip
NY

This Long Island community is situated on the south shore of Suffolk County, New York, at an elevation of 13 feet.

From Westhampton Beach
34.2 mi
00h 49m
To Jamaica
42 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westhampton Beach and Jamaica.

  1. 1

    Start on Dune Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Dune Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beach Lane

    1 mi · 2 min · Beach Lane

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Mill Road

    2056 ft · 44 sec · Mill Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mill Road

    39 m · 3 sec · Mill Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Mill Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mill Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Montauk Highway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · West Montauk Highway

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    56 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Eastport Manor Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Eastport Manor Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward NY 27 west: New York

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    54.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Sunrise Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2314 ft · 39 sec · Belt Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge

    2747 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway

    2266 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Avenue

    154 m · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway East

    622 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    793 ft · 20 sec · Liberty Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
54.6 mi · 72%
West Montauk Highway
4.21 mi · 6%
Belt Parkway
2.25 mi · 3%
Mill Road
1.35 mi · 2%
I 678 North
1.15 mi · 2%
Beach Lane
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

54.6 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Islip
00h 49m from Westhampton Beach
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Westhampton Beach 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 Westhampton Beach to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Islip is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Westhampton Beach and 42 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.78 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Westhampton Beach and Rain Showers Likely near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Islip

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Islip and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 6.4 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Brookhaven Town Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville , NY
1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738
Rating 3.4/5 48 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Islip.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

45 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Bridgeport

50 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

52 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

63 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westhampton Beach and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 62.83 mi (101.11 km).

Westhampton Beach

#1 Westhampton Beach

Incorporated village on the southeast coast of Long Island; Southampton, Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population1,808
Coordinates40.8031600, -72.6145400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Dune Road (-72.614668, 40.803331)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.19 L · about $10.78
Round trip
$21.57
5.38 gal · 20.38 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.78 $21.57
Mid-grade $4.48 $12.05 $24.11
Premium $4.86 $13.08 $26.15
Diesel $4.69 $12.63 $25.25

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Westhampton Beach and Jamaica. The current time is 01:34:21.

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.