How far is Woodrow, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Woodrow, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
33.9 mi
01h 08m
Flight
22.96 mi
36.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.96 mi
Kilometers
36.95 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.9 mi
Kilometers
54.55 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Tue, Nov 10, 9:56 AM EST
Return by in Woodrow
Tue, Nov 10, 11:05 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodrow
2026-11-10T08:48
Arrive Jamaica
Tue, Nov 10, 9:56 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodrow
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kensington
NY

Village in New York, United States

From Woodrow
17 mi
00h 34m
To Jamaica
17 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Woodrow Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Tuesday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Richmond County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Tuesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Huguenot Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Huguenot Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Veterans Road East

    109 m · 23 sec · Veterans Road East

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward East Service Road

    2199 ft · 54 sec · East Service Road

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · West Shore Expressway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Staten Island Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Staten Island Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    782 ft · 10 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    14.5 mi · 22 min · Belt Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 878, I 678: Nassau Expressway, Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport

    1688 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 878, I 678: Nassau Expressway, Kennedy Airport, Van Wyck Expressway

    1258 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Nassau Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nassau Expressway

  15. 15

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

    1897 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    952 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Rockaway Boulevard

    20 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Rockaway Boulevard

    2019 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Avenue

    154 m · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway East

    622 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    793 ft · 20 sec · Liberty Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
14.5 mi · 43%
Staten Island Expressway
6.43 mi · 19%
West Shore Expressway
4.79 mi · 14%
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.26 mi · 4%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.19 mi · 4%
Nassau Expressway
1.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Belt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

14.5 mi · 00h 22m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
23 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kensington
00h 34m from Woodrow
Leave By
4:14 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodrow and Mostly Sunny near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Woodrow and 17 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 23 miles (37 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodrow and Mostly Sunny near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Kensington

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 Kensington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 8 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 10 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

12 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

20 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Metropark station

31 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodrow and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 22.96 mi (36.95 km).

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#1 Woodrow

Situated in Richmond County on the South Shore of Staten Island, this community lies at an elevation of approximately 131 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.5434400, -74.1976400
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Huguenot Avenue (-74.197425, 40.543492)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.53 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.23
2.4 gal · 9.06 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.26 $5.11 $10.23
Mid-grade $4.82 $5.78 $11.57
Premium $5.22 $6.26 $12.52
Diesel $6.44 $7.73 $15.46

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodrow and Jamaica. The current time is 08:48:11.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.