How far is Flatlands, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Flatlands, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
13.83 mi
00h 33m
Flight
8.33 mi
13.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.33 mi
Kilometers
13.41 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.83 mi
Kilometers
22.26 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Thu, Oct 15, 11:12 PM EDT
Return by in Flatlands
Thu, Oct 15, 11:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flatlands
2026-10-15T22:39
Arrive Jamaica
Thu, Oct 15, 11:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Flatlands
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
East New York
NY

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

From Flatlands
5.8 mi
00h 16m
To Jamaica
8 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
This Afternoon
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flatlands and Jamaica.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harden Street

    47 m · 12 sec · Harden Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Avenue M

    63 m · 9 sec · Avenue M

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Flatbush Avenue

    720 ft · 33 sec · Flatbush Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kings Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Kings Highway

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    43 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Kings Highway

    157 m · 18 sec · Kings Highway

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Foster Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Foster Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Avenue D

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Avenue D

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1520 ft · 26 sec · South Conduit Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Nassau Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nassau Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Nassau Expressway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Nassau Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Bronx, Whitestone Bridge, Van Wyck Expressway

    1897 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    952 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Rockaway Boulevard

    20 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Rockaway Boulevard

    2019 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Avenue

    154 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway East

    622 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    793 ft · 20 sec · Liberty Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flatlands 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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
181.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Linden Boulevard
2.76 mi · 20%
Nassau Expressway
2.44 mi · 18%
Avenue D
1.24 mi · 9%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.19 mi · 9%
Kings Highway
1.09 mi · 8%
Foster Avenue
0.92 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Linden Boulevard

Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

2.76 mi · 00h 04m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
8.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East New York
00h 16m from Flatlands
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flatlands and Sunny near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flatlands to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

East New York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Flatlands and 8 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.18 one way or $4.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flatlands and Sunny near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near East New York

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 East New York and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 8.9 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 8.3 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 10.2 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 8.9 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 East New York.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flatlands and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 8.33 mi (13.41 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Flatlands

Flatlands is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6212200, -73.9348600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Flatlands Avenue (-73.935077, 40.621413)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.85 L · about $2.18
Round trip
$4.36
0.98 gal · 3.7 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $2.18 $4.36
Mid-grade $4.98 $2.44 $4.88
Premium $5.38 $2.64 $5.27
Diesel $6.51 $3.19 $6.38

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Flatlands and Jamaica. The current time is 22:39:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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