How far is Port Richmond, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Port Richmond, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 29 miles (46.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
29.01 mi
01h 01m
Flight
17.8 mi
28.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.8 mi
Kilometers
28.65 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.01 mi
Kilometers
46.68 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Mon, Nov 9, 2:26 PM EST
Return by in Port Richmond
Mon, Nov 9, 3:27 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Richmond
2026-11-09T13:24
Arrive Jamaica
Mon, Nov 9, 2:26 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Richmond
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 Port Richmond
14.5 mi
00h 30m
To Jamaica
14.5 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Port Richmond Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
44°F
Overnight
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Richmond County weather hub.

Clear

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 12:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
Jamaica Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Monday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Richmond and Jamaica.

  1. 1

    Start on Port Richmond Avenue

    1700 ft · 58 sec · Port Richmond Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walker Street

    1849 ft · 52 sec · Walker Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Morningstar Road

    30 m · 2 sec · Morningstar Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward NY 440 South: Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Staten Island Expressway

    60 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto NY 440 South: Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Staten Island Expressway

    139 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  7. 7

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

    2950 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Staten Island Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    782 ft · 10 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  12. 12

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    14.5 mi · 22 min · Belt Parkway

  14. 14

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

    1688 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

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

    1258 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Nassau Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nassau Expressway

  17. 17

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

    1897 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    952 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Rockaway Boulevard

    20 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Rockaway Boulevard

    2019 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Liberty Avenue

    154 m · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Van Wyck Expressway East

    622 ft · 15 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    793 ft · 20 sec · Liberty Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Richmond 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
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
14.5 mi · 50%
Staten Island Expressway
5.16 mi · 18%
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.26 mi · 4%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1.21 mi · 4%
Van Wyck Expressway
1.19 mi · 4%
Nassau Expressway
1.11 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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roxbury
00h 30m from Port Richmond
Leave By
4:28 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Port Richmond and Sunny near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Richmond to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 29 miles (46.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 14.5 miles from Port Richmond and 14.5 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.35 one way or $8.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Port Richmond and Sunny 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 12.2 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 9.1 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 of Elizabeth
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 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 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 Port Richmond and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 17.8 mi (28.65 km).

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#1 Port Richmond

Port Richmond is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6331600, -74.1365300
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Richmond Avenue (-74.136654, 40.633234)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.87 L · about $4.35
Round trip
$8.69
2.04 gal · 7.74 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.26 $4.35 $8.69
Mid-grade $4.82 $4.92 $9.83
Premium $5.22 $5.32 $10.64
Diesel $6.44 $6.57 $13.14

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Richmond and Jamaica. The current time is 13:24:57.

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.