How far is Jamaica, NY from Bensonhurst, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Bensonhurst, NY is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
16.91 mi
00h 27m
Flight
11.66 mi
18.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.66 mi
Kilometers
18.76 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.91 mi
Kilometers
27.21 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bensonhurst
Wed, Apr 15, 9:33 PM EDT
Return by in Jamaica
Wed, Apr 15, 10:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-04-15T21:06
Arrive Bensonhurst
Wed, Apr 15, 9:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
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

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
East Flatbush
NY

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

From Jamaica
8.5 mi
00h 13m
To Bensonhurst
8.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
Bensonhurst Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
84°F
Today
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    643 ft · 23 sec · Liberty Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport

    1142 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    2910 ft · 40 sec · Van Wyck Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Parkway West

    859 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    2610 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    13.7 mi · 21 min · Belt Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Bay Parkway

    925 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bay Parkway

    2362 ft · 46 sec · Bay Parkway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bay Parkway

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
13.7 mi · 81%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.3 mi · 8%
Belt Parkway West
0.66 mi · 4%
Bay Parkway
0.65 mi · 4%
I 678 South
0.22 mi · 1%
Pinegrove Street
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Flatbush
00h 13m from Jamaica
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Jamaica and Mostly Sunny near Bensonhurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 8.5 miles from Jamaica and 8.5 miles from Bensonhurst.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 $2.41 one way or $4.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Flatbush

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 East Flatbush 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 8.4 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 10.6 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 10.3 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 East Flatbush.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

31 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Bensonhurst. Straight-line distance: 11.66 mi (18.76 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 Bensonhurst

Bensonhurst is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6017700, -73.9940300
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: Bensonhurst (-73.99403, 40.60177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
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.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.26 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.81
1.2 gal · 4.52 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.41 $4.81
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.69 $5.38
Premium $4.86 $2.92 $5.83
Diesel $4.69 $2.82 $5.63

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica and Bensonhurst. The current time is 21:06:31.

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.