How far is Woodstock, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Woodstock, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
119.81 mi
02h 16m
Flight
94.63 mi
152.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.63 mi
Kilometers
152.3 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.81 mi
Kilometers
192.82 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Fri, May 15, 2:47 PM EDT
Return by in Woodstock
Fri, May 15, 5:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodstock
2026-05-15T12:30
Arrive Jamaica
Fri, May 15, 2:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodstock
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
Central Valley
NY

Census-designated place in Orange County, New York

From Woodstock
56.2 mi
01h 08m
To Jamaica
63.6 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Overnight
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Hill Road

    2348 ft · 1 min · Mill Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Hurley Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Hurley Road

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 375

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 375

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 28

    6 mi · 10 min · State Route 28

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kingston Traffic Circle

    104 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto I 87: New York State Thruway

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87: New York State Thruway

    3221 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

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

    566 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

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

    2455 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

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

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  20. 20

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  22. 22

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  25. 25

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  27. 27

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

    563 ft · 14 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

    1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodstock 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
33 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
60.6 mi · 51%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 12%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 6%
State Route 28
5.97 mi · 5%
Cross Bronx Expressway
4.45 mi · 4%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

60.6 mi · 01h 10m

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
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
94.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central Valley
01h 08m from Woodstock
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Woodstock and Partly Cloudy near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Central Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Woodstock and 63.6 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.96 one way or $33.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Woodstock and Partly Cloudy near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Central Valley

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

25 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

44 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

48 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

54 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodstock and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 94.63 mi (152.3 km).

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#1 Woodstock

Town in Ulster County, New York, United States

Population2,088
Coordinates42.0409200, -74.1182000
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Hill Road (-74.118152, 42.040983)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16 L · about $16.96
Round trip
$33.92
8.46 gal · 32 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $16.96 $33.92
Mid-grade $4.48 $18.95 $37.91
Premium $4.86 $20.56 $41.12
Diesel $4.69 $19.86 $39.71

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 · May 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodstock and Jamaica. The current time is 12:30:51.

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.