How far is Jamaica, NY from Baldwin, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Baldwin, NY is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.76 mi
00h 20m
Flight
10.57 mi
17.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Jamaica.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.57 mi
Kilometers
17.01 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.76 mi
Kilometers
18.92 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baldwin
Sat, May 2, 12:10 AM EDT
Return by in Jamaica
Sat, May 2, 12:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-05-01T23:49
Arrive Baldwin
Sat, May 2, 12:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jamaica
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Valley Stream
NY

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

From Jamaica
5.8 mi
00h 10m
To Baldwin
5.9 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Friday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
Baldwin Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Tonight
Using Mineola as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, May 1 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 km · 1 min · Rockaway Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Conduit Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long lsland

    750 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    2402 ft · 41 sec · Belt Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard

    781 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Sunrise Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    37 m · 11 sec · Grand Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left

    5 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
6.36 mi · 54%
South Conduit Avenue
2 mi · 17%
Sutphin Boulevard
1.71 mi · 15%
Rockaway Boulevard
0.62 mi · 5%
Belt Parkway
0.45 mi · 4%
Tuskegee Airmen Way
0.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

6.36 mi · 00h 09m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Stream
00h 10m from Jamaica
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jamaica and Chance Light Rain near Baldwin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Jamaica and 5.9 miles from Baldwin.

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

The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.64 one way or $3.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jamaica and Chance Light Rain near Baldwin.

Stop Ideas Near Valley Stream

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 Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 9 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 12.3 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Valley Stream
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

City Hall Wedding Photographer by Artlook

Brooklyn , NY
210 Joralemon St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Valley Stream.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

28 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

34 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 Baldwin. Straight-line distance: 10.57 mi (17.01 km).

Jamaica

#1 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Baldwin

Census designated place in New York, United States

Population24,033
Coordinates40.6564900, -73.6093000
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: Baldwin (-73.6093, 40.65649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.57 L · about $1.64
Round trip
$3.29
0.82 gal · 3.14 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.64 $3.29
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.84 $3.67
Premium $4.86 $1.99 $3.99
Diesel $4.69 $1.92 $3.85

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica and Baldwin. The current time is 23:49:35.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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