How far is Jamaica, NY from Fort Hamilton, NY?
The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Fort Hamilton, NY is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
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.
Town in Delaware County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamaica and Fort Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Fort Hamilton.
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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
643 ft · 23 sec · Liberty Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
1142 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
2910 ft · 40 sec · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Belt Parkway West
859 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
2610 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
16 mi · 24 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward 4th Avenue, Fort Hamilton Parkway
1033 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Shore Road
2391 ft · 1 min · Shore Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Boulevard
1236 ft · 45 sec · Ridge Boulevard
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Turn right onto 93rd Street
726 ft · 32 sec · 93rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 93rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica and Fort Hamilton.
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.
Belt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
16 mi · 00h 24m
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 Sunny near Fort Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Fort Hamilton?
The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 9.8 miles from Jamaica and 9.8 miles from Fort Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jamaica and Sunny near Fort Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Roxbury
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 Roxbury.
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Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Fort Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 12.94 mi (20.83 km).
#1 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Hamilton
Fort Hamilton is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6187200, -74.0332000 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Hamilton (-74.0332, 40.61872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.45 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
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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