How far is Huguenot, NY from Jamaica, NY?
The driving distance from Huguenot, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huguenot and Jamaica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huguenot and Jamaica.
-
1
Start on Huguenot Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · Huguenot Avenue
-
2
Turn left onto Veterans Road East
109 m · 23 sec · Veterans Road East
-
3
Take the ramp right toward East Service Road
2199 ft · 54 sec · East Service Road
-
4
Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway
4.8 mi · 7 min · West Shore Expressway
-
5
Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Staten Island Expressway
-
6
Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Staten Island Expressway
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
-
8
Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
-
9
Continue on Gowanus Expressway
782 ft · 10 sec · Gowanus Expressway
-
10
Take the exit slight left toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East
1.1 mi · 2 min
-
11
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
14.5 mi · 22 min · Belt Parkway
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward NY 878, I 678: Nassau Expressway, Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
1688 ft · 32 sec
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on NY 878, I 678: Nassau Expressway, Kennedy Airport, Van Wyck Expressway
1258 ft · 24 sec
-
14
Merge slight left onto Nassau Expressway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Nassau Expressway
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Bronx, Whitestone Bridge, Van Wyck Expressway
1897 ft · 1 min
-
16
Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
952 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway
-
17
Keep slight left to continue on Rockaway Boulevard
20 m · 2 sec
-
18
Keep slight right to continue on Rockaway Boulevard
2019 ft · 41 sec
-
19
Keep slight left
1062 ft · 26 sec
-
20
Continue on Van Wyck Expressway
1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway
-
21
Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Avenue
154 m · 15 sec
-
22
Continue on Van Wyck Expressway East
622 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East
-
23
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
793 ft · 20 sec · Liberty Avenue
-
24
Turn right onto Inwood Street
914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street
-
25
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
-
26
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huguenot 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.
Belt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
14.5 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Huguenot and Sunny near Jamaica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huguenot to Jamaica?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Huguenot and 17.1 miles from Jamaica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23 miles (37 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Huguenot and Sunny near Jamaica.
Stop Ideas Near Kensington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kensington.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huguenot and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 23.01 mi (37.03 km).
#1 Huguenot
Huguenot is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5373300, -74.1945900 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.27 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
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 · Nov 08, 2026