How far is Deer Park, NY from Jamaica, NY?
The driving distance from Deer Park, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 34.2 miles (55 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 52m.
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.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Deer Park and Jamaica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Park and Jamaica.
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Start on Deer Park Avenue
8 m · 7 sec · Deer Park Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Acorn Street
72 m · 16 sec · Acorn Street
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
55 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Deer Park Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Deer Park Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York
1150 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
22.9 mi · 29 min · Southern State Parkway
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Continue on Belt Parkway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
2314 ft · 39 sec · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge
2747 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway
2266 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
1062 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Van Wyck Expressway
1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Avenue
154 m · 15 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 · 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 Deer 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.
Southern State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
22.9 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Rain leaving Deer Park and Rain near Jamaica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Deer Park to Jamaica?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
North Merrick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Deer Park and 18.3 miles from Jamaica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.22 one way or $10.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Deer Park and Rain near Jamaica.
Stop Ideas Near North Merrick
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Merrick.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deer Park and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 25.41 mi (40.9 km).
#1 Deer Park
Deer Park is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7617700, -73.3292900 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.31 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $5.89 | $11.79 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $7.83 | $15.66 |
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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