How far is Jamaica, NY from Arverne, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Arverne, NY is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.86 mi
00h 25m
Flight
6.95 mi
11.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.95 mi
Kilometers
11.18 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.86 mi
Kilometers
17.47 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arverne
Tue, Jun 2, 6:10 PM EDT
Return by in Jamaica
Tue, Jun 2, 6:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-06-02T17:44
Arrive Arverne
Tue, Jun 2, 6:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jamaica
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cedarhurst
NY

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

From Jamaica
5.4 mi
00h 12m
To Arverne
5.4 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Tuesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
Arverne Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Tuesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jamaica and Arverne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Arverne.

  1. 1

    Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way

    1494 ft · 1 min · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sutphin Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Sutphin Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rockaway Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Rockaway Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Rockaway Turnpike

    1583 ft · 42 sec · Rockaway Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Nassau Expressway

    2822 ft · 1 min · Nassau Expressway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Burnside Avenue

    1762 ft · 56 sec · Burnside Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Sheridan Boulevard

    2334 ft · 49 sec · Sheridan Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Sheridan Boulevard

    2773 ft · 51 sec · Sheridan Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Beach Channel Drive

    2584 ft · 1 min · Beach Channel Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Beach Channel Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Beach Channel Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Beach Channel Drive

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Beach Channel Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Beach 67th Street

    597 ft · 26 sec · Beach 67th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beach 67th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica and Arverne.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
128.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockaway Boulevard
3.74 mi · 34%
Beach Channel Drive
2.87 mi · 26%
Sutphin Boulevard
1.71 mi · 16%
Sheridan Boulevard
0.97 mi · 9%
Nassau Expressway
0.53 mi · 5%
Burnside Avenue
0.33 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Rockaway Boulevard

Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard

2.61 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedarhurst
00h 12m from Jamaica
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jamaica and Sunny near Arverne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Arverne?

The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Cedarhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Jamaica and 5.4 miles from Arverne.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 7 miles (11.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.52 one way or $3.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jamaica and Sunny near Arverne.

Stop Ideas Near Cedarhurst

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cedarhurst and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

City Hall Park

New York , NY
Broadway &, Chambers St, New York, NY 10007, United States
Rating 4.5/5 10,716 reviews Tourist attraction,City park,Park
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 14.7 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
Long Beach City Hall
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

Long Beach City Hall

Long Beach , NY
1 W Chester St, Long Beach, NY 11561
Rating 4.3/5 18 reviews City Hall
Brooklyn Bridge - City Hall
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Brooklyn Bridge - City Hall

New York , NY
New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.3/5 196 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cedarhurst.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

New Rochelle station

33 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

38 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Arverne. Straight-line distance: 6.95 mi (11.18 km).

Jamaica

#1 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Arverne

#2 Arverne

Neighborhood in Queens, New York City

Population14,120
Coordinates40.5912200, -73.7959700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: Arverne (-73.79597, 40.59122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.45 L · about $1.52
Round trip
$3.05
0.76 gal · 2.9 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.52 $3.05
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.70 $3.41
Premium $4.86 $1.85 $3.69
Diesel $4.69 $1.78 $3.57

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica and Arverne. The current time is 17:44:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.