How far is Jamaica, NY from South Valley Stream, NY?
The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to South Valley Stream, 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 5.2 miles (8.4 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
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 South Valley Stream.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and South Valley Stream.
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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 km · 1 min · Rockaway Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Conduit Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long lsland
750 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
2402 ft · 41 sec · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
781 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue
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Continue on Sunrise Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Sunrise Highway
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Turn right onto Mill Road
138 m · 11 sec · Mill Road
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Turn right onto Old Central Avenue
120 m · 19 sec · Old Central Avenue
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Continue on Old Central Avenue
91 m · 13 sec · Old Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Flower Road
1584 ft · 1 min · Flower Road
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Turn left onto Forest Road
1368 ft · 1 min · Forest Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forest Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica and South Valley Stream.
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.
Sutphin Boulevard
Turn right onto Sutphin Boulevard
1.71 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Jamaica and Rain Showers Likely near South Valley Stream.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to South Valley Stream?
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?
Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Jamaica and 3.6 miles from South Valley Stream.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:58 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 Rain Showers Likely around Jamaica and Rain Showers Likely near South Valley Stream.
Stop Ideas Near Valley Stream
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
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Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Valley Stream.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and South Valley Stream. Straight-line distance: 5.23 mi (8.41 km).
#1 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Valley Stream
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 5,962 |
| Coordinates | 40.6559400, -73.7176300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Valley Stream (-73.71763, 40.65594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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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