How far is Borough Park, NY from Jamaica, NY?
The driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Residential neighborhood in the eastern section of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Borough Park and Jamaica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Borough Park and Jamaica.
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Start on 12th Avenue
99 m · 20 sec · 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto 52nd Street
1559 ft · 1 min · 52nd Street
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Turn left onto 14th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 14th Avenue
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Continue on Church Avenue
3.5 mi · 8 min · Church Avenue
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Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
554 ft · 19 sec · Linden Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
50 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Linden Boulevard
3.7 mi · 6 min · Linden Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto South Conduit Avenue
1520 ft · 26 sec · South Conduit Avenue
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Continue on Nassau Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Nassau Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Nassau Expressway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Nassau Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Bronx, Whitestone Bridge, Van Wyck Expressway
1897 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
952 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Rockaway Boulevard
20 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight left
58 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Van Wyck Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Avenue
154 m · 14 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 · 42 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 Borough Park 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.
Linden Boulevard
Merge slight left onto Linden Boulevard
3.67 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Borough Park and Sunny near Jamaica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Borough Park to Jamaica?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
East New York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Borough Park and 13.9 miles from Jamaica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 $3.29 one way or $6.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Borough Park and Sunny near Jamaica.
Stop Ideas Near East New York
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Borough Park and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 10.77 mi (17.34 km).
#1 Borough Park
Borough Park is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6339900, -73.9968100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $4.45 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $4.82 | $9.63 |
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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