How far is Atlantic Beach, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Atlantic Beach, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.82 mi
00h 26m
Flight
8.15 mi
13.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.15 mi
Kilometers
13.11 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.82 mi
Kilometers
15.81 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Wed, Apr 22, 8:06 PM EDT
Return by in Atlantic Beach
Wed, Apr 22, 8:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlantic Beach
2026-04-22T19:39
Arrive Jamaica
Wed, Apr 22, 8:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Atlantic Beach
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
South Valley Stream
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Atlantic Beach
5.1 mi
00h 13m
To Jamaica
4.7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Atlantic Beach Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Wednesday
Using Lawrence as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Wednesday
Using Richmond Hill as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic Beach and Jamaica.

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Boulevard

    730 ft · 32 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Jefferson Boulevard

    874 ft · 56 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Park Street

    1982 ft · 40 sec · Park Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Nassau Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Nassau Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Rockaway Turnpike

    1781 ft · 46 sec · Rockaway Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Rockaway Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Rockaway Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Nassau Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Nassau Expressway

  8. 8

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

    1635 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

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

    2266 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Avenue

    154 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway East

    622 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    793 ft · 20 sec · Liberty Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlantic Beach 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
173.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nassau Expressway
4.18 mi · 43%
Rockaway Boulevard
2.51 mi · 26%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.01 mi · 10%
I 678 North
0.94 mi · 10%
Park Street
0.38 mi · 4%
Rockaway Turnpike
0.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Nassau Expressway

Continue on Nassau Expressway

3.01 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Valley Stream
00h 13m from Atlantic Beach
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Atlantic Beach and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Atlantic Beach to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

South Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Atlantic Beach and 4.7 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Atlantic Beach and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near South Valley Stream

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 South Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.3 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
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 14 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

Alicka Ampry- Samuel New York City Council Member

Brooklyn , NY
398 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Valley Stream.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

35 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlantic Beach and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 8.15 mi (13.11 km).

Atlantic Beach

#1 Atlantic Beach

Village in New York, United States

Population1,894
Coordinates40.5889900, -73.7290200
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Street (-73.729013, 40.589046)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.31 L · about $1.40
Round trip
$2.81
0.7 gal · 2.62 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.40 $2.81
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.57 $3.14
Premium $4.86 $1.70 $3.40
Diesel $4.69 $1.64 $3.29

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlantic Beach and Jamaica. The current time is 19:39:54.

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.