How far is Jamaica, NY from Bayside, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Bayside, NY is about 8 miles (12.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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
7.93 mi
00h 13m
Flight
5.52 mi
8.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.52 mi
Kilometers
8.89 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.93 mi
Kilometers
12.76 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayside
Sun, Apr 12, 7:50 AM EDT
Return by in Jamaica
Sun, Apr 12, 8:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-04-12T07:36
Arrive Bayside
Sun, Apr 12, 7:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 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
Hillside
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Jamaica
4 mi
00h 06m
To Bayside
4 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph E
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way

    92 m · 17 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pinegrove Street

    922 ft · 45 sec · Pinegrove Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    133 m · 13 sec · Liberty Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway East

    23 m · 1 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx

    801 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Union Turnpike

    1868 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2040 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Union Turnpike

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Union Turnpike

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 295 North: Clearview Expressway North, Throgs Neck Bridge

    1286 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 35 Avenue

    1077 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Clearview Expressway Service Road

    103 m · 14 sec · Clearview Expressway Service Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 35th Avenue

    1151 ft · 41 sec · 35th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 210th Street

    15 m · 2 sec · 210th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 210th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
202.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Union Turnpike
2.93 mi · 37%
Clearview Expressway
2.03 mi · 26%
Van Wyck Expressway
1 mi · 13%
Main Street
0.74 mi · 9%
I 295 North
0.24 mi · 3%
35th Avenue
0.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Union Turnpike

Turn right onto Union Turnpike

2.93 mi · 00h 05m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
5.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 06m from Jamaica
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jamaica and Mostly Sunny near Bayside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8 miles (12.8 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Jamaica and 4 miles from Bayside.

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

The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.12 one way or $2.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jamaica and Mostly Sunny near Bayside.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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 Hillside and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 11.6 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 10.6 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

23 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Bayside. Straight-line distance: 5.52 mi (8.89 km).

Jamaica

#1 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bayside

Bayside is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7684400, -73.7770800
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: Bayside (-73.77708, 40.76844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.28 gal
1.06 L · about $1.12
Round trip
$2.25
0.56 gal · 2.12 L
Estimated CO2
2.5 kg one way
Round trip: 5 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.12 $2.25
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.25 $2.51
Premium $4.86 $1.36 $2.72
Diesel $4.69 $1.31 $2.63

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica and Bayside. The current time is 07:36:36.

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.