How far is Jamaica, NY from Kew Gardens, NY?
The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Kew Gardens, NY is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.1 miles (3.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 13m 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 06m.
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.
A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamaica and Kew Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Kew Gardens.
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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
133 m · 13 sec · Liberty Avenue
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Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway East
23 m · 1 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
801 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 25 West: Queens Boulevard
1385 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Queens Boulevard
92 m · 13 sec · Queens Boulevard
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Turn left onto 83rd Avenue
862 ft · 43 sec · 83rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kew Gardens Road
905 ft · 50 sec · Kew Gardens Road
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Turn left onto 81st Avenue
781 ft · 29 sec · 81st Avenue
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Turn right onto Austin Street
79 m · 13 sec · Austin Street
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Continue on Austin Street
119 m · 18 sec · Austin Street
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Turn right onto Union Turnpike
848 ft · 29 sec · Union Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica and Kew Gardens.
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.
Van Wyck Expressway
Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
1.2 mi · 00h 01m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Jamaica and Rain Showers near Kew Gardens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Kew Gardens?
The road trip is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?
Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.4 miles from Jamaica and 1.4 miles from Kew Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.1 miles (3.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 8:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.44 one way or $0.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Jamaica and Rain Showers near Kew Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Kew Gardens. Straight-line distance: 2.06 mi (3.31 km).
#1 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7142700, -73.8309700 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kew Gardens (-73.83097, 40.71427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.44 | $0.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $0.50 | $1.00 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $0.54 | $1.08 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $0.65 | $1.30 |
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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