How far is Jamaica, NY from Bath Beach, NY?
The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Bath Beach, NY is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamaica and Bath Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Bath Beach.
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Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
92 m · 17 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
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Turn right onto Pinegrove Street
922 ft · 45 sec · Pinegrove Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue
643 ft · 23 sec · Liberty Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
1142 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
2910 ft · 40 sec · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Belt Parkway West
859 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
2610 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
13.7 mi · 21 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bay Parkway
925 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
46 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Bay Parkway
86 m · 11 sec · Bay Parkway
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Turn left onto Cropsey Avenue
1578 ft · 41 sec · Cropsey Avenue
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Turn right onto 20th Avenue
1118 ft · 40 sec · 20th Avenue
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Turn left onto Benson Avenue
1312 ft · 44 sec · Benson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Benson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica and Bath Beach.
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.
Belt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
13.7 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Jamaica and Mostly Sunny near Bath Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Bath Beach?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
East Flatbush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Jamaica and 8.6 miles from Bath Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Jamaica and Mostly Sunny near Bath Beach.
Stop Ideas Near East Flatbush
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
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Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Flatbush.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Bath Beach. Straight-line distance: 12.02 mi (19.35 km).
#1 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bath Beach
Bath Beach is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6045500, -74.0043100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bath Beach (-74.00431, 40.60455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.73 | $5.47 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.86 | $5.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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