How far is Jamaica, NY from College Point, NY?
The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to College Point, NY is about 8.1 miles (13 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
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 hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamaica and College Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and College Point.
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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
133 m · 13 sec · Liberty Avenue
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Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway East
23 m · 1 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
801 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Linden Place
1213 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Whitestone Expressway Service Road
745 ft · 20 sec · Whitestone Expressway Service Road
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Turn left onto Linden Place
2916 ft · 1 min · Linden Place
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Continue on 132nd Street Extension
1110 ft · 38 sec · 132nd Street Extension
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Turn left onto 20th Avenue
1304 ft · 42 sec · 20th Avenue
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Turn right onto 127th Street
2265 ft · 1 min · 127th Street
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Turn left onto 11th Avenue
1394 ft · 59 sec · 11th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto College Place
49 m · 5 sec · College Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica and College Point.
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.
Van Wyck Expressway
Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
5.48 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Jamaica and Mostly Clear near College Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to College Point?
The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Jamaica and 4 miles from College Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.24 one way or $2.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jamaica and Mostly Clear near College Point.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond Hill.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and College Point. Straight-line distance: 6.97 mi (11.21 km).
#1 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 College Point
College Point is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7876000, -73.8459700 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: College Point (-73.84597, 40.7876)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $4.27 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $1.52 | $3.03 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
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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