How far is Garden City South, NY from Jamaica, NY?
The driving distance from Garden City South, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garden City South and Jamaica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden City South and Jamaica.
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Start on Nassau Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Nassau Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
1395 ft · 33 sec · Hempstead Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward SO West: New York
1075 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
3.5 mi · 5 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 Garden City South 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
3.53 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Garden City South 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 Garden City South to Jamaica?
The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Garden City South and 6.2 miles from Jamaica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Garden City South and Rain Showers Likely near Jamaica.
Stop Ideas Near Valley Stream
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
Alicka Ampry- Samuel New York City Council Member
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Valley Stream.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garden City South and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 7.72 mi (12.42 km).
#1 Garden City South
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 4,024 |
| Coordinates | 40.7123200, -73.6609600 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $4.01 | $1.76 | $3.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.07 | $4.13 |
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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