How far is Roslyn Harbor, NY from Jamaica, NY?

The driving distance from Roslyn Harbor, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
16.3 mi
00h 34m
Flight
12.35 mi
19.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.35 mi
Kilometers
19.87 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.3 mi
Kilometers
26.23 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM EDT
Return by in Roslyn Harbor
Sun, Apr 19, 8:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roslyn Harbor
2026-04-19T06:59
Arrive Jamaica
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Roslyn Harbor
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lake Success
NY

Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York

From Roslyn Harbor
7.8 mi
00h 17m
To Jamaica
8.5 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Roslyn Harbor and Jamaica.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roslyn Harbor and Jamaica.

  1. 1

    Start on Motts Cove Road North

    13 m · 4 sec · Motts Cove Road North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bryant Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bryant Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Old Northern Boulevard

    650 ft · 15 sec · Old Northern Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto East Broadway

    2476 ft · 57 sec · East Broadway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Roslyn Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Roslyn Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward N West: New York

    940 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Northern State Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Grand Central Parkway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Central Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 168th Street, Parsons Boulevard

    651 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway

    2750 ft · 59 sec · Grand Central Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 164th Street

    3043 ft · 2 min · 164th Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hillside Avenue

    1131 ft · 52 sec · Hillside Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Parsons Boulevard

    1754 ft · 57 sec · Parsons Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue

    1254 ft · 43 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 150th Street

    1659 ft · 1 min · 150th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    2284 ft · 54 sec · Liberty Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Inwood Street

    914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

    17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roslyn Harbor 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
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
116.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Central Parkway
5.84 mi · 36%
Northern State Parkway
4.24 mi · 26%
Bryant Avenue
1.35 mi · 8%
Roslyn Road
1.09 mi · 7%
164th Street
0.58 mi · 4%
East Broadway
0.47 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Grand Central Parkway

Continue on Grand Central Parkway

5.32 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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
12.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Success
00h 17m from Roslyn Harbor
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Roslyn Harbor and Rain Showers Likely near Jamaica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roslyn Harbor to Jamaica?

The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Roslyn Harbor and 8.5 miles from Jamaica.

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

The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Roslyn Harbor and Rain Showers Likely near Jamaica.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Success

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 Lake Success and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.6 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
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Lake Success
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.8 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
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roslyn Harbor and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 12.35 mi (19.87 km).

Roslyn Harbor

#1 Roslyn Harbor

Village in New York, United States

Population1,100
Coordinates40.8164900, -73.6370700
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Jamaica

#2 Jamaica

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

Population216,866
Coordinates40.6914900, -73.8056900
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Motts Cove Road North (-73.637058, 40.816489)
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.18 L · about $2.33
Round trip
$4.65
1.16 gal · 4.36 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.33 $4.65
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.60 $5.20
Premium $4.86 $2.82 $5.64
Diesel $4.69 $2.72 $5.45

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Roslyn Harbor and Jamaica. The current time is 06:59:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.