How far is Terrace Heights, NY from Jamaica, NY?
The driving distance from Terrace Heights, NY to Jamaica, NY is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terrace Heights and Jamaica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terrace Heights and Jamaica.
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Start on Keno Avenue
112 m · 17 sec · Keno Avenue
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Turn right onto Marengo Street
985 ft · 48 sec · Marengo Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dunton Avenue
61 m · 9 sec · Dunton Avenue
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Turn straight onto 197th Street
691 ft · 34 sec · 197th Street
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Turn right onto Hillside Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · 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 Terrace Heights 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.
Hillside Avenue
Turn right onto Hillside Avenue
2.12 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Rain leaving Terrace Heights and Rain near Jamaica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terrace Heights to Jamaica?
The road trip is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from Terrace Heights and 3.2 miles from Jamaica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.78 one way or $1.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Terrace Heights and Rain near Jamaica.
Stop Ideas Near Hillside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillside.
Pennsylvania Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terrace Heights and Jamaica. Straight-line distance: 2.81 mi (4.53 km).
#1 Terrace Heights
Situated within the eastern portion of Queens County in New York City, this residential enclave forms part of the larger Hollis neighborhood surrounding area.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7214900, -73.7693000 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| 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: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $4.31 | $0.78 | $1.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $0.88 | $1.75 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $0.95 | $1.90 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $1.16 | $2.33 |
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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