How far is Oceanside, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Oceanside, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
11.67 mi
00h 33m
Flight
9.41 mi
15.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.41 mi
Kilometers
15.15 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.67 mi
Kilometers
18.78 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Fri, Nov 6, 5:45 PM EST
Return by in Oceanside
Fri, Nov 6, 6:19 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oceanside
2026-11-06T17:12
Arrive Jamaica
Fri, Nov 6, 5:45 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oceanside
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
South Valley Stream
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Oceanside
5.9 mi
00h 16m
To Jamaica
5.8 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Oceanside Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Overnight
Using Mineola as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 16 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 Oceanside and Jamaica.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Long Beach Road

    3243 ft · 1 min · Long Beach Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto North Centre Avenue

    61 m · 6 sec · North Centre Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sunrise Highway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Sunrise Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    2314 ft · 39 sec · Belt Parkway

  8. 8

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

    2747 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    2266 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Avenue

    154 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway East

    622 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    793 ft · 20 sec · Liberty Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oceanside 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
145.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
5.14 mi · 44%
Belt Parkway
2.25 mi · 19%
I 678 North
1.15 mi · 10%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.01 mi · 9%
Lincoln Avenue
0.88 mi · 8%
Long Beach Road
0.61 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Turn left onto Sunrise Highway

5.14 mi · 00h 07m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
9.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Valley Stream
00h 16m from Oceanside
Leave By
7:24 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Oceanside and Rain near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

South Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Oceanside and 5.8 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:24 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.77 one way or $3.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Oceanside and Rain near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near South Valley Stream

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 South Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.7 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
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Alicka Ampry- Samuel New York City Council Member

Brooklyn , NY
398 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.7 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 South Valley Stream.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

35 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oceanside and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 9.41 mi (15.15 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Oceanside

Oceanside is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6387100, -73.6401300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Beach Road (-73.63994, 40.638693)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.56 L · about $1.77
Round trip
$3.53
0.82 gal · 3.12 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $1.77 $3.53
Mid-grade $4.87 $2.00 $3.99
Premium $5.27 $2.16 $4.32
Diesel $6.47 $2.65 $5.31

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 Oceanside and Jamaica. The current time is 17:12:21.

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.