How far is Jamaica, NY from Gordon Heights, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Gordon Heights, NY is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.15 mi
01h 18m
Flight
45.19 mi
72.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.19 mi
Kilometers
72.73 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.15 mi
Kilometers
83.92 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gordon Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 1:23 AM EDT
Return by in Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 2:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-04-19T00:05
Arrive Gordon Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 1:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamaica
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Melville
NY

Hamlet on Long Island, New York, United States

From Jamaica
26 mi
00h 39m
To Gordon Heights
26.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jamaica and Gordon Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Gordon Heights.

  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

    133 m · 13 sec · Liberty Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway East

    23 m · 1 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx

    801 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Union Turnpike

    1868 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1277 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Grand Central Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Grand Central Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    827 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Grand Central Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Northern State Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Northern State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown

    1265 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road

    689 ft · 22 sec · Shelter Rock Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Service Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Service Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Riverhead

    1168 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    35.3 mi · 48 min · Long Island Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 112: Port Jefferson, Patchogue

    1158 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1422 ft · 26 sec · Express Drive South

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Route 112

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 112

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Granny Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Granny Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Coram and Yaphank Road

    993 ft · 20 sec · Coram and Yaphank Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Yaphank Road

    2099 ft · 60 sec · West Yaphank Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Seymour Lane

    2147 ft · 2 min · Seymour Lane

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seymour Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica and Gordon Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
35.3 mi · 68%
Grand Central Parkway
6.52 mi · 13%
Northern State Parkway
2.36 mi · 5%
Route 112
1.69 mi · 3%
Granny Road
1.24 mi · 2%
Van Wyck Expressway
1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

35.3 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melville
00h 39m from Jamaica
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Jamaica and Rain Showers Likely near Gordon Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Gordon Heights?

The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km) and usually takes 01h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Melville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Jamaica and 26.1 miles from Gordon Heights.

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

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jamaica and Rain Showers Likely near Gordon Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Melville

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 Melville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.5 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Melville.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

30 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

44 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Bridgeport

47 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Gordon Heights. Straight-line distance: 45.19 mi (72.73 km).

Jamaica

#1 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Gordon Heights

#2 Gordon Heights

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population4,042
Coordinates40.8587100, -72.9706600
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: Gordon Heights (-72.97066, 40.85871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.97 L · about $7.38
Round trip
$14.75
3.68 gal · 13.94 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.38 $14.75
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.25 $16.49
Premium $4.86 $8.94 $17.89
Diesel $4.69 $8.64 $17.27

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica and Gordon Heights. The current time is 00:05:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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