How far is Jamaica, NY from Springfield Gardens, NY?

The driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Springfield Gardens, NY is about 3.7 miles (6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3 miles (4.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.71 mi
00h 09m
Flight
3.01 mi
4.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.01 mi
Kilometers
4.84 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.71 mi
Kilometers
5.97 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield Gardens
Tue, Nov 10, 3:14 PM EST
Return by in Jamaica
Tue, Nov 10, 3:24 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica
2026-11-10T15:05
Arrive Springfield Gardens
Tue, Nov 10, 3:14 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:12 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jamaica
10:00 PM EST
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
Hillside
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Jamaica
1.9 mi
00h 04m
To Springfield Gardens
1.9 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
Springfield Gardens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Tuesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica and Springfield Gardens.

  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

    2567 ft · 1 min · South Conduit Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Guy R. Brewer Boulevard

    1232 ft · 34 sec · Guy R. Brewer Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto Farmers Boulevard

    52 m · 5 sec · Farmers Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 145th Drive

    1761 ft · 1 min · 145th Drive

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 145th Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
216.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sutphin Boulevard
1.71 mi · 46%
Rockaway Boulevard
0.62 mi · 17%
South Conduit Avenue
0.49 mi · 13%
145th Drive
0.33 mi · 9%
Tuskegee Airmen Way
0.28 mi · 8%
Guy R. Brewer Boulevard
0.23 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 04m from Jamaica
Leave By
8:12 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jamaica and Mostly Sunny near Springfield Gardens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamaica to Springfield Gardens?

The road trip is about 3.7 miles (6 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from Jamaica and 1.9 miles from Springfield Gardens.

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

The direct path is about 3 miles (4.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.55 one way or $1.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jamaica and Mostly Sunny near Springfield Gardens.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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 Hillside and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 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 11.7 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 13.4 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 11.7 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 Hillside.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

23 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica and Springfield Gardens. Straight-line distance: 3.01 mi (4.84 km).

Jamaica

#1 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Springfield Gardens

Situated in the southeastern portion of Queens County, this mostly residential neighborhood rests on a low-lying coastal plain with an average elevation of approximately 30 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.6631200, -73.7622100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamaica (-73.80569, 40.69149)
End: Springfield Gardens (-73.76221, 40.66312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.13 gal
0.5 L · about $0.55
Round trip
$1.11
0.26 gal · 1 L
Estimated CO2
1.2 kg one way
Round trip: 2.3 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $0.55 $1.11
Mid-grade $4.80 $0.62 $1.25
Premium $5.20 $0.68 $1.35
Diesel $6.43 $0.84 $1.67

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica and Springfield Gardens. The current time is 15:05:22.

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.