How far is Jamaica, NY from Mineola, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Mineola, NY is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.28 mi
00h 21m
Flight
9.52 mi
15.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.52 mi
Kilometers
15.32 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.28 mi
Kilometers
16.54 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mineola
Sun, Apr 19, 10:05 AM EDT
Return by in Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 10:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-04-19T09:43
Arrive Mineola
Sun, Apr 19, 10:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jamaica
10:00 PM EDT
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
Bellerose Terrace
NY

Census designated place

From Jamaica
5.2 mi
00h 10m
To Mineola
5.2 mi
00h 10m

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
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 10 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    2284 ft · 51 sec · Liberty Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 150th Street

    137 m · 20 sec · 150th Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on 150th Street

    1211 ft · 57 sec · 150th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue

    4.8 mi · 10 min · Jamaica Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Jericho Turnpike

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Jericho Turnpike

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jericho Turnpike

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jamaica Avenue
4.81 mi · 47%
Jericho Turnpike
4.53 mi · 44%
Liberty Avenue
0.43 mi · 4%
150th Street
0.31 mi · 3%
Inwood Street
0.17 mi · 2%
Tuskegee Airmen Way
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Jamaica Avenue

Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue

4.81 mi · 00h 10m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
9.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellerose Terrace
00h 10m from Jamaica
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Jamaica and Rain Showers near Mineola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 5.2 miles from Jamaica and 5.2 miles from Mineola.

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

The direct path is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.44 one way or $2.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bellerose Terrace

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 Bellerose Terrace and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 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 14.3 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
New Rochelle City Clerk
Meeting point 14 mi away

New Rochelle City Clerk

New Rochelle , NY
515 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Rating 4.4/5 7 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.5 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 Bellerose Terrace.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

22 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

37 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Mineola. Straight-line distance: 9.52 mi (15.32 km).

Jamaica

#1 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Mineola

#2 Mineola

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States

Population19,546
Coordinates40.7492700, -73.6406800
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: Mineola (-73.64068, 40.74927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.37 L · about $1.44
Round trip
$2.89
0.72 gal · 2.74 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.44 $2.89
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.61 $3.23
Premium $4.86 $1.75 $3.50
Diesel $4.69 $1.69 $3.38

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 Mineola. The current time is 09:43:55.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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