How far is Laurelton, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Laurelton, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.42 mi
00h 08m
Flight
3.43 mi
5.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.43 mi
Kilometers
5.52 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.42 mi
Kilometers
8.73 km
Drive Time
00h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Sat, Nov 7, 4:13 AM EST
Return by in Laurelton
Sat, Nov 7, 4:21 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurelton
2026-11-07T04:04
Arrive Jamaica
Sat, Nov 7, 4:13 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 08m
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 Laurelton
10:00 PM EST
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
Queens
NY

The most populous borough of New York City.

From Laurelton
2.7 mi
00h 04m
To Jamaica
2.7 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Laurelton Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Saturday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Saturday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 139th Avenue

    895 ft · 44 sec · 139th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 230th Place

    1068 ft · 32 sec · 230th Place

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Conduit Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Conduit Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    694 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2314 ft · 39 sec · Belt Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge

    2747 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway

    2266 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Avenue

    154 m · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway East

    622 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    793 ft · 20 sec · Liberty Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
296.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
1.25 mi · 23%
I 678 North
1.15 mi · 21%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.01 mi · 19%
North Conduit Avenue
0.96 mi · 18%
Liberty Avenue
0.25 mi · 5%
230th Place
0.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Van Wyck Expressway

Continue on Van Wyck Expressway

1.01 mi · 00h 01m

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 08m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
3.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Queens
00h 04m from Laurelton
Leave By
8:12 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laurelton and Mostly Sunny near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?

Queens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Laurelton and 2.7 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 3.4 miles (5.5 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 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 $0.82 one way or $1.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Queens

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 Queens and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 11.9 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 11.8 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 13.6 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 11.9 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 Queens.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

29 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurelton and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 3.43 mi (5.52 km).

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#1 Laurelton

Laurelton is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6701900, -73.7465900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: 139th Avenue (-73.74661, 40.670158)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.19 gal
0.72 L · about $0.82
Round trip
$1.64
0.38 gal · 1.44 L
Estimated CO2
1.7 kg one way
Round trip: 3.4 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $0.82 $1.64
Mid-grade $4.87 $0.93 $1.85
Premium $5.27 $1.00 $2.00
Diesel $6.47 $1.23 $2.46

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Laurelton and Jamaica. The current time is 04:04:13.

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.