How far is Riverdale, NY from Jamaica, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Riverdale and Jamaica is 15.38 miles (24.74 km).
Flight distance from Riverdale, NY to Jamaica, NY is 15.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Riverdale, New York to Jamaica, New York is: 19.91 miles (32.04 km) by car.
Driving from Riverdale to Jamaica will take approximately 00 hours 39 minutes.
#1 Riverdale
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°54'2"N 73°54'23"W |
| Latitude | 40.9005600 |
| Longitude | -73.9063900 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| 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 Riverdale and Jamaica
The distance between Riverdale and Jamaica is 32 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 21 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 Riverdale and Jamaica. The current time is 10:07:06.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 39 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.66 liters (0.7 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Riverdale and Jamaica.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Riverdale to Jamaica is $2.64 (diesel $3.3).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $2.64 | $3 | $3.26 | $3.3 |
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 December 24, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Riverdale and Jamaica (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Astoria, NY to Riverdale 11.49 miles (18 km)
Driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Riverdale 5.28 miles (9 km)
