How far is Westmoreland, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Westmoreland, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 264.6 miles (425.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
264.58 mi
04h 31m
Flight
186.59 mi
300.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.59 mi
Kilometers
300.29 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.58 mi
Kilometers
425.8 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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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 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Sat, Apr 18, 6:28 AM EDT
Return by in Westmoreland
Sat, Apr 18, 10:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westmoreland
2026-04-18T01:57
Arrive Jamaica
Sat, Apr 18, 6:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 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
7:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westmoreland
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
Athens
NY

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

From Westmoreland
127.3 mi
02h 15m
To Jamaica
137.3 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1460 ft · 38 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cider Street

    750 ft · 20 sec · Cider Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 90

    920 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1658 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    94.2 mi · 1 hr 49 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  18. 18

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  20. 20

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  23. 23

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  25. 25

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westmoreland 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
31 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
212 mi · 80%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 5%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 3%
Cross Bronx Expressway
4.45 mi · 2%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 2%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

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
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78 mi
186.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
02h 15m from Westmoreland
Leave By
7:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Westmoreland and Partly Sunny near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 264.6 miles (425.8 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.3 miles from Westmoreland and 137.3 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 78 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 7:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.44 one way or $74.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Westmoreland and Partly Sunny near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Athens

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

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

RAIL

Hudson

1 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

40 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

43 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

50 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westmoreland and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 186.59 mi (300.29 km).

Westmoreland

#1 Westmoreland

City in United States of America

Population6,060
Coordinates43.1161800, -75.4037800
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: NY 233 (-75.40377, 43.116151)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.34 gal
35.34 L · about $37.44
Round trip
$74.89
18.68 gal · 70.68 L
Estimated CO2
83 kg one way
Round trip: 166 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $37.44 $74.89
Mid-grade $4.48 $41.85 $83.71
Premium $4.86 $45.40 $90.80
Diesel $4.69 $43.84 $87.68

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Westmoreland and Jamaica. The current time is 01:57:21.

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.