How far is Far Rockaway, NY from Jamaica, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Far Rockaway and Jamaica is 6.51 miles (10.48 km).
Flight distance from Far Rockaway, NY to Jamaica, NY is 6.51 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Far Rockaway, New York to Jamaica, New York is: 8.66 miles (13.94 km) by car.
Driving from Far Rockaway to Jamaica will take approximately 00 hours 26 minutes.
#1 Far Rockaway
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°36'19"N 73°45'18"W |
| Latitude | 40.6053800 |
| Longitude | -73.7551300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City. It is known for its large Jamaican population, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning and the Baisley Pond Park.
| Population | 216866 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°41'29"N 73°48'20"W |
| Latitude | 40.6914900 |
| Longitude | -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Jamaica: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695,40.691493)
Estimated Travel Time Between Far Rockaway and Jamaica
The distance between Far Rockaway and Jamaica is 14 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 09 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Far Rockaway and Jamaica. The current time is 00:07:21.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 07 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 06 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.16 liters (0.31 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Far Rockaway and Jamaica.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Far Rockaway to Jamaica is $1.15 (diesel $1.43).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $1.15 | $1.3 | $1.42 | $1.43 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New York ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.764 (Diesel $4.694) /gallon. Last changed prices on January 14, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Far Rockaway and Jamaica (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Astoria, NY to Far Rockaway 18.62 miles (30 km)
Driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Far Rockaway 19.93 miles (32 km)
Driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Far Rockaway 14.16 miles (23 km)
Driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Far Rockaway 13.37 miles (22 km)
Driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Far Rockaway 14.89 miles (24 km)
