How far is Jamaica, NY from South Farmingdale, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to South Farmingdale, NY is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
24.47 mi
00h 35m
Flight
19.26 mi
30.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.26 mi
Kilometers
30.99 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.47 mi
Kilometers
39.38 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Farmingdale
Sun, Apr 19, 11:52 AM EDT
Return by in Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 12:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-04-19T11:16
Arrive South Farmingdale
Sun, Apr 19, 11:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 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
South Hempstead
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Jamaica
12.2 mi
00h 17m
To South Farmingdale
12.2 mi
00h 17m

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
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and South Farmingdale.

  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

    17 mi · 21 min · Southern State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 110 North: Huntington

    881 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    1412 ft · 27 sec · Broadway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Staples Street

    29 m · 3 sec · Staples Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Staples Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
17 mi · 70%
Belt Parkway
2.37 mi · 10%
Sutphin Boulevard
1.71 mi · 7%
South Conduit Avenue
0.97 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.9 mi · 4%
Rockaway Boulevard
0.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

17 mi · 00h 21m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hempstead
00h 17m from Jamaica
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Jamaica and Rain Showers Likely near South Farmingdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to South Farmingdale?

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 Hempstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Jamaica and 12.2 miles from South Farmingdale.

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

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Hempstead

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 South Hempstead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 13.9 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

South Hempstead
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Hempstead.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

37 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

41 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and South Farmingdale. Straight-line distance: 19.26 mi (30.99 km).

Jamaica

#1 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
South Farmingdale

#2 South Farmingdale

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population14,486
Coordinates40.7206600, -73.4401200
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: South Farmingdale (-73.44012, 40.72066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.27 L · about $3.45
Round trip
$6.90
1.72 gal · 6.54 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.45 $6.90
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.85 $7.71
Premium $4.86 $4.18 $8.36
Diesel $4.69 $4.04 $8.07

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 South Farmingdale. The current time is 11:16:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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