How far is Roslyn, NY from Jamaica, NY?
The driving distance from Roslyn, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roslyn and Jamaica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roslyn and Jamaica.
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Start on Glen Avenue
23 m · 10 sec · Glen Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Old Northern Boulevard
33 m · 6 sec · Old Northern Boulevard
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Turn right onto Main Street
2305 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Roslyn Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Roslyn Road
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Take the ramp right toward N West: New York
940 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Northern State Parkway
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Continue on Grand Central Parkway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward 168th Street, Parsons Boulevard
651 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway
2750 ft · 59 sec · Grand Central Parkway
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Turn left onto 164th Street
3043 ft · 2 min · 164th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hillside Avenue
1131 ft · 52 sec · Hillside Avenue
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Turn left onto Parsons Boulevard
1754 ft · 57 sec · Parsons Boulevard
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Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue
1254 ft · 43 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn left onto 150th Street
1659 ft · 1 min · 150th Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
2284 ft · 54 sec · Liberty Avenue
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Turn left onto Inwood Street
914 ft · 44 sec · Inwood Street
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Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
17 m · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roslyn and Jamaica.
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.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Roslyn and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jamaica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roslyn to Jamaica?
The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 7.1 miles from Roslyn and 7.7 miles from Jamaica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Roslyn and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jamaica.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Success
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
New Rochelle City Clerk
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roslyn and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 11.03 mi (17.75 km).
#1 Roslyn
Town in New York
| Population | 2,915 |
| Coordinates | 40.7998200, -73.6509600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jamaica
A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
| Population | 216,866 |
| Coordinates | 40.6914900, -73.8056900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tuskegee Airmen Way (-73.805695, 40.691493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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