How far is Crown Heights, NY from Jamaica, NY?
The driving distance from Crown Heights, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 89 miles (143.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 03m.
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.
Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crown Heights and Jamaica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crown Heights and Jamaica.
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Start on the route
1.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn left
1389 ft · 2 min
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Turn sharp left
1.5 km · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sheafe Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Sheafe Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Post Road
1354 ft · 40 sec · Old Post Road
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Turn right onto South Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Road
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Continue on Albany Post Road
23.1 mi · 30 min · Albany Post Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annsville Circle
61 m · 3 sec
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Exit the rotary onto Peekskill
828 ft · 11 sec
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit straight toward New York City
2442 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
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Continue on Bronx River Parkway
2330 ft · 44 sec · Bronx River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
2217 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
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Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bridge
3095 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
6.6 mi · 10 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
563 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West
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Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
1002 ft · 25 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 Crown Heights 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.
Albany Post Road
Continue on Albany Post Road
23.1 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Crown Heights and Mostly Cloudy near Jamaica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crown Heights to Jamaica?
The road trip is about 89 miles (143.2 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Spring Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Crown Heights and 49.9 miles from Jamaica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.59 one way or $25.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Crown Heights and Mostly Cloudy near Jamaica.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spring Valley.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crown Heights and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 65.71 mi (105.75 km).
#1 Crown Heights
Neighborhood of Brooklyn in New York City
| Population | 2,840 |
| Coordinates | 41.6373200, -73.9379200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $12.59 | $25.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $14.07 | $28.14 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.26 | $30.53 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $14.74 | $29.48 |
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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