How far is Jackson Heights, NY from Jamaica, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Jackson Heights and Jamaica is 6.09 miles (9.8 km).
Flight distance from Jackson Heights, NY to Jamaica, NY is 6.09 miles. Estimated flight time is .
Driving distance
The driving distance from Jackson Heights, New York to Jamaica, New York is: 7.24 miles (11.65 km) by car.
Driving from Jackson Heights to Jamaica will take approximately 00 hours 22 minutes.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°45'20"N 73°53'7"W |
| Latitude | 40.7556600 |
| Longitude | -73.8854100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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 Jackson Heights and Jamaica
The distance between Jackson Heights and Jamaica is 12 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 07 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 Jackson Heights and Jamaica. The current time is 22:40:56.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 07 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 06 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 05 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.97 liters (0.26 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jackson Heights and Jamaica.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jackson Heights to Jamaica is $0.96 (diesel $1.2).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $0.96 | $1.09 | $1.19 | $1.2 |
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 Jackson Heights and Jamaica (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
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