How far is West Hempstead, NY from Jamaica, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Hempstead and Jamaica is 8.2 miles (13.2 km).
Flight distance from West Hempstead, NY to Jamaica, NY is 8.2 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Hempstead, New York to Jamaica, New York is: 12.34 miles (19.86 km) by car.
Driving from West Hempstead to Jamaica will take approximately 00 hours 27 minutes.
#1 West Hempstead
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 18862 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°42'17"N 73°39'0"W |
| Latitude | 40.7048200 |
| Longitude | -73.6501300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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 West Hempstead and Jamaica
The distance between West Hempstead and Jamaica is 20 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 13 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 West Hempstead and Jamaica. The current time is 01:32:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 09 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.65 liters (0.44 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Hempstead and Jamaica.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Hempstead to Jamaica is $1.64 (diesel $2.04).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $1.64 | $1.86 | $2.02 | $2.04 |
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 April 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Hempstead and Jamaica (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
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