How far is Jackson Heights, NY from Manhattan, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Jackson Heights and Manhattan is 4.64 miles (7.48 km).
Flight distance from Jackson Heights, NY to Manhattan, NY is 4.64 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Jackson Heights, New York to Manhattan, New York is: 8.58 miles (13.8 km) by car.
Driving from Jackson Heights to Manhattan will take approximately 00 hours 24 minutes.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°45'20"N 73°53'7"W |
| Latitude | 40.7556600 |
| Longitude | -73.8854100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manhattan
The most densely populated borough of New York City. It is located in the southern part of the city, on the island of Manhattan. Manhattan is home to many of New York City's most famous landmarks, such as the Empire State Building and Times Square.
| Population | 1644518 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°47'0"N 73°57'59"W |
| Latitude | 40.7834300 |
| Longitude | -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Manhattan: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969,40.783967)
Estimated Travel Time Between Jackson Heights and Manhattan
The distance between Jackson Heights and Manhattan is 14 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 09 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 Manhattan. The current time is 00:05:59.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 07 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 06 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.15 liters (0.3 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jackson Heights and Manhattan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jackson Heights to Manhattan is $1.14 (diesel $1.42).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $1.14 | $1.29 | $1.41 | $1.42 |
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 15, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jackson Heights and Manhattan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Astoria, NY to Jackson Heights 3.45 miles (6 km)
Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Jackson Heights 40.59 miles (65 km)
Driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Jackson Heights 14.25 miles (23 km)
Driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Jackson Heights 8.03 miles (13 km)
Driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Jackson Heights 1.57 miles (3 km)
Driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Jackson Heights 16.55 miles (27 km)
