How far is East New York, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from East New York, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.29 mi
00h 20m
Flight
4.37 mi
7.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.37 mi
Kilometers
7.03 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.29 mi
Kilometers
11.73 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Sun, Jun 7, 6:05 AM EDT
Return by in East New York
Sun, Jun 7, 6:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East New York
2026-06-07T05:45
Arrive Jamaica
Sun, Jun 7, 6:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East New York
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Queens
NY

The most populous borough of New York City.

From East New York
3.7 mi
00h 10m
To Jamaica
3.6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
East New York Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Sunday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jun 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
85°F
Sunday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jun 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East New York and Jamaica.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East New York and Jamaica.

  1. 1

    Start on Cleveland Street

    27 m · 13 sec · Cleveland Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto New Lots Avenue

    1758 ft · 52 sec · New Lots Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Dumont Avenue

    865 ft · 28 sec · Dumont Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fountain Avenue

    1089 ft · 36 sec · Fountain Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Linden Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Linden Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1520 ft · 26 sec · South Conduit Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Nassau Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nassau Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Nassau Expressway

    1.7 mi · 3 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 East New York 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
274 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nassau Expressway
2.44 mi · 34%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.19 mi · 16%
Linden Boulevard
1.16 mi · 16%
Rockaway Boulevard
0.6 mi · 8%
I 678 North
0.36 mi · 5%
New Lots Avenue
0.33 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Nassau Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Nassau Expressway

1.68 mi · 00h 03m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
4.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Queens
00h 10m from East New York
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East New York and Sunny near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East New York to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 3.7 miles from East New York and 3.6 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 4.3 miles (7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.04 one way or $2.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East New York and 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 10.7 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 10.4 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 12.2 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

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 East New York and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 4.37 mi (7.03 km).

East New York

#1 East New York

Residential neighborhood in the eastern section of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, United States

Population173,198
Coordinates40.6667700, -73.8823600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland Street (-73.882449, 40.666757)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.97 L · about $1.04
Round trip
$2.08
0.52 gal · 1.94 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.04 $2.08
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.17 $2.33
Premium $4.86 $1.26 $2.53
Diesel $4.69 $1.22 $2.44

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 · Jun 07, 2026

There is no time difference between East New York and Jamaica. The current time is 05:45:19.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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