How far is Jamaica, NY from East Meadow, NY?
The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to East Meadow, NY is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, 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 East Meadow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and East Meadow.
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Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
1494 ft · 1 min · Tuskegee Airmen Way
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Turn right onto Sutphin Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Sutphin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Rockaway Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Conduit Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long lsland
750 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Peninsula Boulevard South, Rockville Centre
1044 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
7 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Peninsula Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Front Street
3 mi · 5 min · Front Street
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Turn right onto East Meadow Avenue
2556 ft · 1 min · East Meadow Avenue
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Turn left
23 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica and East Meadow.
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.
Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
5.43 mi · 00h 07m
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 Sunny leaving Jamaica and Mostly Sunny near East Meadow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to East Meadow?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
North Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Jamaica and 8.5 miles from East Meadow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:30 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 Sunny around Jamaica and Mostly Sunny near East Meadow.
Stop Ideas Near North Valley Stream
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 North Valley Stream.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and East Meadow. Straight-line distance: 13.01 mi (20.94 km).
#1 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Meadow
Hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Nassau County (Long Island), New York, United States
| Population | 38,132 |
| Coordinates | 40.7139900, -73.5590200 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Meadow (-73.55902, 40.71399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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