How far is Jamaica, NY from Emerson Hill, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Emerson Hill, NY is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.4 mi
00h 39m
Flight
16.26 mi
26.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.26 mi
Kilometers
26.16 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.4 mi
Kilometers
37.66 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Emerson Hill
Sat, Nov 7, 11:48 AM EST
Return by in Jamaica
Sat, Nov 7, 12:27 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-11-07T11:09
Arrive Emerson Hill
Sat, Nov 7, 11:48 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jamaica
10:00 PM EST
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
Roxbury
NY

Town in Delaware County, New York

From Jamaica
11.7 mi
00h 19m
To Emerson Hill
11.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Saturday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 1:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Emerson Hill.

  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

    15.7 mi · 24 min · Belt Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island

    3056 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level

    1964 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Gowanus Expressway

    759 ft · 9 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Staten Island Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Clove Road

    1349 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Narrows Road North

    817 ft · 23 sec · Narrows Road North

  17. 17

    Continue on Narrows Road North

    92 m · 17 sec · Narrows Road North

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto Clove Road

    97 m · 13 sec · Clove Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Emerson Drive

    1336 ft · 52 sec · Emerson Drive

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right onto Douglas Road

    747 ft · 33 sec · Douglas Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Douglas Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
15.7 mi · 67%
Staten Island Expressway
1.74 mi · 7%
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.39 mi · 6%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.3 mi · 6%
Belt Parkway West
0.66 mi · 3%
I 278 West
0.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Belt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

15.7 mi · 00h 24m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roxbury
00h 19m from Jamaica
Leave By
7:12 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jamaica and Partly Cloudy near Emerson Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Emerson Hill?

The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Roxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Jamaica and 11.7 miles from Emerson Hill.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:12 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.56 one way or $7.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jamaica and Partly Cloudy near Emerson Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Roxbury

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 Roxbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.6 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 9.9 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 12.1 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 12.4 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 Roxbury.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Newark Liberty International Airport

30 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Emerson Hill. Straight-line distance: 16.26 mi (26.16 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 Emerson Hill

Emerson Hill is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6087200, -74.0959800
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: Emerson Hill (-74.09598, 40.60872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.13 L · about $3.56
Round trip
$7.12
1.66 gal · 6.26 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $3.56 $7.12
Mid-grade $4.86 $4.03 $8.06
Premium $5.25 $4.36 $8.72
Diesel $6.46 $5.36 $10.72

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica and Emerson Hill. The current time is 11:09:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.