How far is Arverne, NY from Jamaica, NY?
The driving distance from Arverne, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arverne and Jamaica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arverne and Jamaica.
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Start on Beach 67th Street
597 ft · 30 sec · Beach 67th Street
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Turn right onto Beach Channel Drive
1307 ft · 41 sec · Beach Channel Drive
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Continue on Beach Channel Drive
1.3 mi · 4 min · Beach Channel Drive
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Turn left onto Beach Channel Drive
1.3 mi · 4 min · Beach Channel Drive
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Continue on Sheridan Boulevard
2773 ft · 54 sec · Sheridan Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
2334 ft · 46 sec · Sheridan Boulevard
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Continue on Burnside Avenue
1596 ft · 50 sec · Burnside Avenue
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Turn left onto Nassau Expressway
2972 ft · 1 min · Nassau Expressway
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Continue on Rockaway Turnpike
1781 ft · 46 sec · Rockaway Turnpike
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Continue on Rockaway Boulevard
2.5 mi · 6 min · Rockaway Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Nassau Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Nassau Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
1635 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway
2266 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
1062 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Van Wyck Expressway
1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Avenue
154 m · 15 sec
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Continue on Van Wyck Expressway East
622 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East
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Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
793 ft · 20 sec · Liberty Avenue
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Turn right onto Inwood Street
914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street
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Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arverne and Jamaica.
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.
Rockaway Boulevard
Continue on Rockaway Boulevard
2.51 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Arverne and Sunny near Jamaica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arverne to Jamaica?
The road trip is about 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cedarhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Arverne and 6.2 miles from Jamaica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arverne and Sunny near Jamaica.
Stop Ideas Near Cedarhurst
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
Alicka Ampry- Samuel New York City Council Member
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cedarhurst.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arverne and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 6.95 mi (11.18 km).
#1 Arverne
Neighborhood in Queens, New York City
| Population | 14,120 |
| Coordinates | 40.5912200, -73.7959700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $1.68 | $3.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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