How far is Wyandanch, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Wyandanch, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.84 mi
00h 49m
Flight
23.71 mi
38.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.71 mi
Kilometers
38.16 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.84 mi
Kilometers
46.41 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 12:59 AM EDT
Return by in Wyandanch
Sun, Apr 19, 1:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wyandanch
2026-04-19T00:09
Arrive Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 12:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wyandanch
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
Roosevelt
NY

U.

From Wyandanch
14.7 mi
00h 24m
To Jamaica
14.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Straight Path

    1279 ft · 35 sec · Straight Path

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Washington Avenue

    61 m · 15 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mc Cue Avenue

    68 m · 10 sec · Mc Cue Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Straight Path

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Straight Path

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward SO West

    1417 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    19.9 mi · 25 min · Southern State Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2314 ft · 39 sec · Belt Parkway

  10. 10

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

    2747 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway

    2266 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Avenue

    154 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway East

    622 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    793 ft · 20 sec · Liberty Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wyandanch 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
19.9 mi · 69%
Belt Parkway
4.11 mi · 14%
Straight Path
2.33 mi · 8%
I 678 North
1.15 mi · 4%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.01 mi · 4%
SO West
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

19.9 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roosevelt
00h 24m from Wyandanch
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wyandanch and Rain Showers Likely near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Roosevelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Wyandanch and 14.2 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wyandanch and Rain Showers Likely near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Roosevelt

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 Roosevelt and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 14.4 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Roosevelt
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

39 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

41 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wyandanch and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 23.71 mi (38.16 km).

Wyandanch

#1 Wyandanch

Suffolk, New York

Population11,647
Coordinates40.7539900, -73.3604000
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Island Avenue (-73.360433, 40.754074)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.85 L · about $4.09
Round trip
$8.18
2.04 gal · 7.7 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.09 $8.18
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.57 $9.14
Premium $4.86 $4.96 $9.92
Diesel $4.69 $4.79 $9.58

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 Wyandanch and Jamaica. The current time is 00:09:54.

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.