How far is Jamaica, NY from Franklin Square, NY?
The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Franklin Square, NY is about 8 miles (12.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamaica and Franklin Square.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Franklin Square.
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Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
17 m · 10 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
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Turn left onto Inwood Street
914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
2284 ft · 51 sec · Liberty Avenue
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Turn left onto 150th Street
137 m · 20 sec · 150th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 150th Street
1211 ft · 57 sec · 150th Street
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Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue
3.3 mi · 7 min · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
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Continue on Hempstead Turnpike
2.7 mi · 6 min · Hempstead Turnpike
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Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
16 m · 1 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica and Franklin Square.
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.
Jamaica Avenue
Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue
3.35 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.
Sunny leaving Jamaica and Sunny near Franklin Square.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Franklin Square?
The road trip is about 8 miles (12.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Bellerose Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Jamaica and 4 miles from Franklin Square.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.9 miles (11.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.12 one way or $2.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jamaica and Sunny near Franklin Square.
Stop Ideas Near Bellerose Terrace
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellerose Terrace.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Franklin Square. Straight-line distance: 6.88 mi (11.08 km).
#1 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin Square
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 29,320 |
| Coordinates | 40.7073200, -73.6759600 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin Square (-73.67596, 40.70732)
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 | $4.01 | $1.12 | $2.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.25 | $2.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.31 | $2.63 |
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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