How far is Nelson, NY from Jamaica, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Nelson and Jamaica is 184.26 miles (296.54 km).
Flight distance from Nelson, NY to Jamaica, NY is 184.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Nelson to Jamaica with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Nelson, New York to Jamaica, New York is: 241.74 miles (389.04 km) by car.
Driving from Nelson to Jamaica will take approximately 04 hours 36 minutes.
#1 Nelson
Town in Madison County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1940 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°55'2"N 75°46'37"W |
| Latitude | 42.9172900 |
| Longitude | -75.7768500 |
| Altitude | 438 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City. It is known for its large Jamaican population, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning and the Baisley Pond Park.
| Population | 216866 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°41'29"N 73°48'20"W |
| Latitude | 40.6914900 |
| Longitude | -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Jamaica: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695,40.691493)
Estimated Travel Time Between Nelson and Jamaica
The distance between Nelson and Jamaica is 389 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 19 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Nelson and Jamaica. The current time is 12:12:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 03 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 02 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 50 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 01 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 27 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 13 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 00 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.29 liters (8.53 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Nelson and Jamaica.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Nelson to Jamaica is $32.11 (diesel $40.04).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $32.11 | $36.41 | $39.61 | $40.04 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New York ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.764 (Diesel $4.694) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Nelson and Jamaica (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
