How far is Jamaica, NY from Mott Haven, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Mott Haven, NY is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.79 mi
00h 22m
Flight
10.18 mi
16.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.18 mi
Kilometers
16.38 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.79 mi
Kilometers
20.59 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mott Haven
Thu, Oct 15, 9:49 PM EDT
Return by in Jamaica
Thu, Oct 15, 10:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-10-15T21:27
Arrive Mott Haven
Thu, Oct 15, 9:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
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

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
Richmond Hill
NY

A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.

From Jamaica
6.4 mi
00h 11m
To Mott Haven
6.4 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

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

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
58°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Mott Haven.

  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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward Grand Central Parkway, La Guardia Airport, RFK Bridge

    2611 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Grand Central Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Grand Central Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Grand Central Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Grand Central Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 87 North: Albany

    1536 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Major Deegan Expressway

    797 ft · 14 sec · Major Deegan Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Willis Avenue, Third Avenue Bridge

    682 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on East 135th Street

    119 m · 17 sec · East 135th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Willis Avenue

    758 ft · 30 sec · Willis Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Willis Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
132.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Central Parkway
7.79 mi · 61%
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.35 mi · 18%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.39 mi · 11%
I 87 North
0.29 mi · 2%
Willis Avenue
0.27 mi · 2%
Pinegrove Street
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Grand Central Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway

3.27 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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
10.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond Hill
00h 11m from Jamaica
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jamaica and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers near Mott Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Mott Haven?

The road trip is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 6.4 miles from Jamaica and 6.4 miles from Mott Haven.

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

The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jamaica and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers near Mott Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill

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 Richmond Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 6.1 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
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 8.4 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 9 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond Hill.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Mott Haven. Straight-line distance: 10.18 mi (16.38 km).

Jamaica

#1 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mott Haven

Mott Haven is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8089900, -73.9229100
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: Mott Haven (-73.92291, 40.80899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.71 L · about $2.00
Round trip
$4.00
0.9 gal · 3.42 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $2.00 $4.00
Mid-grade $4.98 $2.24 $4.48
Premium $5.38 $2.42 $4.84
Diesel $6.51 $2.93 $5.86

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica and Mott Haven. The current time is 21:27:56.

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.