How far is Wurtsboro, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Wurtsboro, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
93.42 mi
01h 50m
Flight
70.7 mi
113.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.7 mi
Kilometers
113.78 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.42 mi
Kilometers
150.34 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Fri, Apr 17, 10:17 PM EDT
Return by in Wurtsboro
Sat, Apr 18, 12:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wurtsboro
2026-04-17T20:27
Arrive Jamaica
Fri, Apr 17, 10:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wurtsboro
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
Sloatsburg
NY

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

From Wurtsboro
44.1 mi
00h 55m
To Jamaica
49.3 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sullivan Street

    135 m · 15 sec · Sullivan Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kingston Avenue

    2748 ft · 35 sec · Kingston Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on United States Highway 209

    1.4 km · 1 min · United States Highway 209

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward NY 17 East: New York City

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    29.9 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  7. 7

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 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 Wurtsboro 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
33 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
30.1 mi · 32%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 15%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 15%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 8%
Cross Bronx Expressway
4.45 mi · 5%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.29 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 East

Merge slight left

29.9 mi · 00h 35m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
70.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sloatsburg
00h 55m from Wurtsboro
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Wurtsboro and Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Sloatsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Wurtsboro and 49.3 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.23 one way or $26.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wurtsboro and Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Sloatsburg

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

26 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

34 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

44 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

47 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wurtsboro and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 70.7 mi (113.78 km).

Wurtsboro

#1 Wurtsboro

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

Population1,150
Coordinates41.5767600, -74.4871000
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Sullivan Street (-74.487017, 41.576861)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.48 L · about $13.23
Round trip
$26.46
6.6 gal · 24.96 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $13.23 $26.46
Mid-grade $4.48 $14.79 $29.57
Premium $4.86 $16.04 $32.08
Diesel $4.69 $15.49 $30.98

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 Wurtsboro and Jamaica. The current time is 20:27:03.

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.