How far is Westville, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Westville, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 374.3 miles (602.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 296.7 miles (477.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
374.3 mi
06h 21m
Flight
296.72 mi
477.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
296.72 mi
Kilometers
477.52 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
374.3 mi
Kilometers
602.38 km
Drive Time
06h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 4:58 AM EDT
Return by in Westville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westville
2026-04-18T22:36
Arrive Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 4:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:21 PM to 1:51 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westville
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Ballston Spa
NY

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

From Westville
184.1 mi
03h 10m
To Jamaica
190.3 mi
03h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 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 Westville and Jamaica.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 37

    1.8 mi · 2 min · State Highway 37

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Highway 22

    10.3 mi · 15 min · County Highway 22

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto State Route 11

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Route 11

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 11

    12.2 mi · 17 min · State Route 11

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Military Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 32 min · Military Turnpike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Route 3

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 3

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1575 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    152 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Adirondack Northway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

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

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  25. 25

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  27. 27

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  30. 30

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  32. 32

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
38 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
152 mi · 41%
I 87 South
119 mi · 32%
Military Turnpike
23.5 mi · 6%
State Route 11
17.8 mi · 5%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 4%
County Highway 22
10.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

152 mi · 02h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.6 mi
296.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ballston Spa
03h 10m from Westville
Leave By
11:18 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Westville 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 Westville to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 374.3 miles (602.4 km) and usually takes 06h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ballston Spa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.1 miles from Westville and 190.3 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 296.7 miles (477.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.6 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.96 one way or $105.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ballston Spa

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

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

BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

10 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

10 mi away
26 Station Lane
RAIL

Schenectady

22 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

30 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westville and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 296.72 mi (477.52 km).

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#1 Westville

Town in New York, United States

Population1,816
Coordinates44.9625400, -74.4168600
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 37 (-74.416753, 44.962626)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 602 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.21 gal
50 L · about $52.96
Round trip
$105.92
26.42 gal · 100 L
Estimated CO2
117.4 kg one way
Round trip: 234.8 kg / 518 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $52.96 $105.92
Mid-grade $4.48 $59.19 $118.39
Premium $4.86 $64.21 $128.43
Diesel $4.69 $62.01 $124.02

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 Westville and Jamaica. The current time is 22:36:55.

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.