How far is Bellerose Terrace, NY from Jamaica, NY?
The driving distance from Bellerose Terrace, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
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.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellerose Terrace and Jamaica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellerose Terrace and Jamaica.
-
1
Start on Cross Island Parkway
2234 ft · 38 sec · Cross Island Parkway
-
2
Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: Hempstead Avenue West
685 ft · 19 sec
-
3
Continue on 224th Street
543 ft · 23 sec · 224th Street
-
4
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
-
5
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
3.4 mi · 7 min · Jamaica Avenue
-
6
Turn left onto 150th Street
1659 ft · 1 min · 150th Street
-
7
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
2284 ft · 54 sec · Liberty Avenue
-
8
Turn left onto Inwood Street
914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street
-
9
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
-
10
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellerose Terrace 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.
Jamaica Avenue
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
3.36 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bellerose Terrace 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 Bellerose Terrace to Jamaica?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Bellerose Terrace and 6.9 miles from Jamaica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bellerose Terrace and Rain Showers Likely near Jamaica.
Stop Ideas Near Hillside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillside.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellerose Terrace and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 4.64 mi (7.46 km).
#1 Bellerose Terrace
Census designated place
| Population | 2,198 |
| Coordinates | 40.7206600, -73.7259600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $1.36 | $2.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.65 | $3.31 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.