How far is Broad Channel, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Broad Channel, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.36 mi
00h 22m
Flight
6.15 mi
9.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.15 mi
Kilometers
9.9 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.36 mi
Kilometers
15.06 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Tue, Nov 10, 9:10 AM EST
Return by in Broad Channel
Tue, Nov 10, 9:33 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broad Channel
2026-11-10T08:48
Arrive Jamaica
Tue, Nov 10, 9:10 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Broad Channel
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Queens
NY

The most populous borough of New York City.

From Broad Channel
4.7 mi
00h 11m
To Jamaica
4.7 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Broad Channel Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Tuesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Tuesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broad Channel and Jamaica.

  1. 1

    Start on West 14th Road

    25 m · 16 sec · West 14th Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cross Bay Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 11 min · Cross Bay Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    580 ft · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    1054 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1309 ft · 23 sec · Belt Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 878, I 678: Nassau Expressway, Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport

    1688 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 878, I 678: Nassau Expressway, Kennedy Airport, Van Wyck Expressway

    1258 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Nassau Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nassau Expressway

  9. 9

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

    1897 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    952 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Rockaway Boulevard

    20 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Rockaway Boulevard

    2019 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Avenue

    154 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway East

    622 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    793 ft · 20 sec · Liberty Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Broad Channel 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
212.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cross Bay Boulevard
4.48 mi · 48%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.19 mi · 13%
Nassau Expressway
1.11 mi · 12%
Rockaway Boulevard
0.6 mi · 6%
NY 878
0.56 mi · 6%
I 678 North
0.36 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Cross Bay Boulevard

Turn left onto Cross Bay Boulevard

4.48 mi · 00h 11m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Queens
00h 11m from Broad Channel
Leave By
7:44 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Broad Channel and Mostly Sunny near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Broad Channel to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Queens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Broad Channel and 4.7 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.41 one way or $2.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Broad Channel and Mostly Sunny near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Queens

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 Queens and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 9.8 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
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 9.3 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 9.8 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 Queens.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

29 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broad Channel and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 6.15 mi (9.9 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Broad Channel

Broad Channel is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6031600, -73.8204100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: West 14th Road (-73.820424, 40.603071)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
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
0.33 gal
1.25 L · about $1.41
Round trip
$2.81
0.66 gal · 2.5 L
Estimated CO2
2.9 kg one way
Round trip: 5.9 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.26 $1.41 $2.81
Mid-grade $4.82 $1.59 $3.18
Premium $5.22 $1.72 $3.44
Diesel $6.44 $2.13 $4.25

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Broad Channel and Jamaica. The current time is 08:48:10.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.