How far is Jamaica, NY from Barnum Island, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Barnum Island, NY is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
13.8 mi
00h 26m
Flight
10.39 mi
16.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.39 mi
Kilometers
16.72 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.8 mi
Kilometers
22.21 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barnum Island
Sun, Apr 19, 4:05 PM EDT
Return by in Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 4:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-04-19T15:38
Arrive Barnum Island
Sun, Apr 19, 4:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 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
Valley Stream
NY

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

From Jamaica
6.9 mi
00h 13m
To Barnum Island
6.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Barnum Island.

  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

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Sunrise Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Centre Avenue

    61 m · 6 sec · North Centre Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Long Beach Road

    1906 ft · 46 sec · Long Beach Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Long Beach Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Long Beach Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Long Beach Road

    48 m · 5 sec · Long Beach Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Austin Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Austin Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Audubon Boulevard

    1270 ft · 57 sec · Audubon Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Beachview Avenue

    75 m · 11 sec · Beachview Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beachview Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
130.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
4.26 mi · 31%
Long Beach Road
2.25 mi · 16%
South Conduit Avenue
2 mi · 14%
Sutphin Boulevard
1.71 mi · 12%
Lincoln Avenue
0.88 mi · 6%
Austin Boulevard
0.71 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

4.26 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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Stream
00h 13m from Jamaica
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Jamaica and Rain Showers Likely near Barnum Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Barnum Island?

The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 6.9 miles from Jamaica and 6.9 miles from Barnum Island.

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

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jamaica and Rain Showers Likely near Barnum Island.

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 9.9 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 11.8 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 7.7 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
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding 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 Barnum Island. Straight-line distance: 10.39 mi (16.72 km).

Jamaica

#1 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Barnum Island

#2 Barnum Island

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population2,414
Coordinates40.6045500, -73.6440200
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: Barnum Island (-73.64402, 40.60455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.84 L · about $1.96
Round trip
$3.93
0.98 gal · 3.68 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.96 $3.93
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.20 $4.39
Premium $4.86 $2.38 $4.76
Diesel $4.69 $2.30 $4.60

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica and Barnum Island. The current time is 15:38:12.

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.