How far is New Brighton, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from New Brighton, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
26.51 mi
00h 56m
Flight
15.43 mi
24.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.43 mi
Kilometers
24.83 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.51 mi
Kilometers
42.66 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Fri, Nov 6, 6:09 PM EST
Return by in New Brighton
Fri, Nov 6, 7:05 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Brighton
2026-11-06T17:12
Arrive Jamaica
Fri, Nov 6, 6:09 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Brighton
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Roxbury
NY

Town in Delaware County, New York

From New Brighton
13 mi
00h 28m
To Jamaica
13.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Overnight
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Brighton and Jamaica.

  1. 1

    Start on Cassidy Place

    21 m · 3 sec · Cassidy Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Henderson Avenue

    749 ft · 40 sec · Henderson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lafayette Avenue

    2052 ft · 2 min · Lafayette Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brighton Avenue

    763 ft · 35 sec · Brighton Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Webster Avenue

    716 ft · 33 sec · Webster Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Castleton Avenue

    145 m · 19 sec · Castleton Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cebra Avenue

    2164 ft · 1 min · Cebra Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Saint Pauls Avenue

    43 m · 13 sec · Saint Pauls Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Beach Street

    1810 ft · 1 min · Beach Street

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right onto Water Street

    128 m · 21 sec · Water Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Canal Street

    900 ft · 34 sec · Canal Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Tompkins Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Tompkins Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    94 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Hylan Boulevard

    2748 ft · 1 min · Hylan Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Narrows Road South

    553 ft · 19 sec · Narrows Road South

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn

    1236 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    751 ft · 13 sec · Staten Island Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    782 ft · 10 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    14.5 mi · 22 min · Belt Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 878, I 678: Nassau Expressway, Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport

    1688 ft · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 878, I 678: Nassau Expressway, Kennedy Airport, Van Wyck Expressway

    1258 ft · 24 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Nassau Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nassau Expressway

  26. 26

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

    1897 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    952 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Rockaway Boulevard

    20 m · 2 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Rockaway Boulevard

    2019 ft · 41 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Avenue

    154 m · 15 sec

  33. 33

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway East

    622 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    793 ft · 20 sec · Liberty Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Brighton 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
37 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
139.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
14.5 mi · 55%
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.26 mi · 5%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.19 mi · 5%
Nassau Expressway
1.11 mi · 4%
John F Kennedy International Airport
1.06 mi · 4%
Tompkins Avenue
1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Belt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

14.5 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
15.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roxbury
00h 28m from New Brighton
Leave By
4:36 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving New Brighton and Rain near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Brighton to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Roxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from New Brighton and 13.5 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around New Brighton and Rain near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Roxbury

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 Roxbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.3 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 9.5 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 11.7 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 12.1 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 Roxbury.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Newark Liberty International Airport

30 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Brighton and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 15.43 mi (24.83 km).

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#1 New Brighton

New Brighton is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6423300, -74.0929200
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Cassidy Place (-74.092975, 40.64245)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.54 L · about $4.05
Round trip
$8.10
1.88 gal · 7.08 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $4.05 $8.10
Mid-grade $4.87 $4.58 $9.16
Premium $5.27 $4.95 $9.90
Diesel $6.47 $6.08 $12.16

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 New Brighton and Jamaica. The current time is 17:12:31.

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.