How far is Jackson Heights, NY from Jamaica, NY?
The driving distance from Jackson Heights, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson Heights and Jamaica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson Heights and Jamaica.
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Start on 82nd Street
11 m · 8 sec · 82nd Street
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Turn left onto Northern Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn right onto 114th Street
90 m · 8 sec · 114th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 114th Street
12 m · 1 sec · 114th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
1529 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Van Wyck Expressway
1468 ft · 25 sec · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
563 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West
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Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
1002 ft · 25 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 Jackson Heights 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.
Grand Central Parkway
Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
2.71 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers leaving Jackson Heights and Sunny near Jamaica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson Heights to Jamaica?
The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Jackson Heights and 3.6 miles from Jamaica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.16 one way or $2.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers around Jackson Heights and Sunny near Jamaica.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond Hill.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson Heights and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 6.09 mi (9.8 km).
#1 Jackson Heights
Jackson Heights is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7556600, -73.8854100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $4.45 | $1.16 | $2.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.30 | $2.59 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $1.69 | $3.38 |
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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