How far is East Williston, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from East Williston, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
15.98 mi
00h 29m
Flight
10.07 mi
16.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.07 mi
Kilometers
16.21 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.98 mi
Kilometers
25.72 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 8:53 AM EDT
Return by in East Williston
Sun, Apr 19, 9:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Williston
2026-04-19T08:24
Arrive Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 8:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Williston
10:00 PM EDT
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
Bellerose Terrace
NY

Census designated place

From East Williston
5.5 mi
00h 14m
To Jamaica
10.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Williston and Jamaica.

  1. 1

    Start on Roslyn Road

    2605 ft · 1 min · Roslyn Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jericho Turnpike

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Jericho Turnpike

  3. 3

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    5.5 mi · 12 min · Jamaica Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 150th Street

    1659 ft · 1 min · 150th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    2284 ft · 54 sec · Liberty Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 42 sec · Inwood Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Williston 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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jamaica Avenue
5.5 mi · 34%
Jericho Turnpike
4.2 mi · 26%
Roslyn Road
0.49 mi · 3%
Liberty Avenue
0.43 mi · 3%
150th Street
0.31 mi · 2%
Inwood Street
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jamaica Avenue

Continue on Jamaica Avenue

5.5 mi · 00h 12m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
10.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellerose Terrace
00h 14m from East Williston
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving East Williston and Rain Showers Likely near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Williston to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Bellerose Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from East Williston and 10.4 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Williston and Rain Showers Likely near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Bellerose Terrace

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 Bellerose Terrace and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.6 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
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 14.7 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
New Rochelle City Clerk
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

New Rochelle City Clerk

New Rochelle , NY
515 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Rating 4.4/5 7 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.8 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 Bellerose Terrace.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

22 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

37 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Williston and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 10.07 mi (16.21 km).

East Williston

#1 East Williston

Census-designated place in Levy County, Florida

Population2,535
Coordinates40.7584300, -73.6348500
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Roslyn Road (-73.634926, 40.758402)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.13 L · about $2.25
Round trip
$4.49
1.12 gal · 4.26 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.25 $4.49
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.51 $5.02
Premium $4.86 $2.72 $5.44
Diesel $4.69 $2.63 $5.26

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Williston and Jamaica. The current time is 08:24:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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