How far is Morningside Heights, NY from Jamaica, NY?
The driving distance from Morningside Heights, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morningside Heights and Jamaica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morningside Heights and Jamaica.
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Start on the route
11 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway
2373 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 125th Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West 125th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 278: Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Bronx, Queens, Randalls lsland
1427 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1871 ft · 40 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Queens, Airports, Citi Field
2667 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1.5 mi · 3 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Continue on Grand Central Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Van Wyck Expressway
1468 ft · 25 sec · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
563 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
1.5 km · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West
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Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
1002 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue
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Turn right onto Inwood Street
914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street
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Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Morningside Heights and Jamaica.
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.
Grand Central Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway
6.31 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Morningside Heights 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 Morningside Heights to Jamaica?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Morningside Heights and 7.2 miles from Jamaica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.27 one way or $4.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Morningside Heights and Mostly Sunny near Jamaica.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manhattan.
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Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morningside Heights and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 11.59 mi (18.66 km).
#1 Morningside Heights
Morningside Heights is a neighborhood on the west side of Upper Manhattan in New York City.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8100000, -73.9625000 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $4.45 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.74 | $5.49 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
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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