How far is Jamaica, NY from Lawrence, NY?
The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Lawrence, NY is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamaica and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Lawrence.
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Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
1494 ft · 1 min · Tuskegee Airmen Way
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Turn right onto Sutphin Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Sutphin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rockaway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
2.6 mi · 6 min · Rockaway Boulevard
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Continue on Rockaway Turnpike
1583 ft · 42 sec · Rockaway Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Rockaway Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockaway Turnpike
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Turn left onto Broadway
24 m · 2 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica and Lawrence.
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.
Rockaway Boulevard
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
2.61 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Jamaica and Mostly Cloudy near Lawrence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
South Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Jamaica and 3.6 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.00 one way or $2.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Jamaica and Mostly Cloudy near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near South Valley Stream
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 South Valley Stream.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 6.59 mi (10.6 km).
#1 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lawrence
Village in Nassau County, New York in the USA
| Population | 6,535 |
| Coordinates | 40.6156600, -73.7295800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lawrence (-73.72958, 40.61566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.00 | $2.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.12 | $2.24 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.22 | $2.43 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.17 | $2.35 |
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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