How far is Jamaica, NY from Lakeview, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Lakeview, NY is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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
11.05 mi
00h 20m
Flight
8.03 mi
12.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.03 mi
Kilometers
12.92 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.05 mi
Kilometers
17.78 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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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 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeview
Fri, Nov 6, 5:32 PM EST
Return by in Jamaica
Fri, Nov 6, 5:52 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-11-06T17:12
Arrive Lakeview
Fri, Nov 6, 5:32 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:50 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
Valley Stream
NY

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

From Jamaica
5.5 mi
00h 10m
To Lakeview
5.5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Overnight
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Lakeview Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Overnight
Using Mineola as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Lakeview.

  1. 1

    Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way

    1494 ft · 1 min · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sutphin Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Sutphin Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Rockaway Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Conduit Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long lsland

    750 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Southern State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward North Hempstead Avenue, Hempstead

    750 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Hempstead Avenue

    2548 ft · 1 min · Hempstead Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Eagle Avenue

    2064 ft · 1 min · Eagle Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Woodfield Road

    92 m · 6 sec · Woodfield Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Donlon Place

    18 m · 3 sec · Donlon Place

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Donlon Place

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
117.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
3.86 mi · 35%
Belt Parkway
2.37 mi · 21%
Sutphin Boulevard
1.71 mi · 16%
South Conduit Avenue
0.97 mi · 9%
Rockaway Boulevard
0.62 mi · 6%
Hempstead Avenue
0.48 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

3.86 mi · 00h 05m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Stream
00h 10m from Jamaica
Leave By
7:50 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Jamaica and Rain near Lakeview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Lakeview?

The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Jamaica and 5.5 miles from Lakeview.

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

The direct path is about 8 miles (12.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Jamaica and Rain near Lakeview.

Stop Ideas Near Valley Stream

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 Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.2 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
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 14.5 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

Alicka Ampry- Samuel New York City Council Member

Brooklyn , NY
398 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.3 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 Valley Stream.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

28 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

34 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Lakeview. Straight-line distance: 8.03 mi (12.92 km).

Jamaica

#1 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Lakeview

Lakeview is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6853800, -73.6526300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: Lakeview (-73.65263, 40.68538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.48 L · about $1.68
Round trip
$3.36
0.78 gal · 2.96 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $1.68 $3.36
Mid-grade $4.87 $1.90 $3.80
Premium $5.27 $2.05 $4.11
Diesel $6.47 $2.52 $5.05

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica and Lakeview. The current time is 17:12:23.

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.