How far is Jamaica, NY from New York City, NY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Jamaica and New York City is 10.61 miles (17.07 km).

Flight distance from Jamaica, NY to New York City, NY is 10.61 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Jamaica, New York to New York City, New York is: 17.13 miles (27.57 km) by car.

Driving from Jamaica to New York City will take approximately 00 hours 39 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 New York City

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area. It is located on the southern tip of Manhattan Island, at the mouth of the Hudson River. New York City is a major center for business, finance, media, and culture.

Population 8398748
GPS Coordinates 40°42'51"N 74°0'21"W
Latitude 40.7142700
Longitude -74.0059700
Altitude 10
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Jamaica and New York City

The distance between Jamaica and New York City is 28 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 18 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 Jamaica and New York City. The current time is 01:14:17.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 34 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 25 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 13 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 12 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.29 liters (0.6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jamaica and New York City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jamaica to New York City is $2.28 (diesel $2.84).

New York gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.76 $4.27 $4.64 $4.69
Total $2.28 $2.58 $2.81 $2.84

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 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jamaica and New York City (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

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Driving distance from Albany, NY to Jamaica 158.77 miles (256 km)

Driving distance from Astoria, NY to Jamaica 10.55 miles (17 km)

Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Jamaica 33.34 miles (54 km)

Driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Jamaica 20.27 miles (33 km)

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Driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Jamaica 13.84 miles (22 km)

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Driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Jamaica 10.51 miles (17 km)

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Driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Jamaica 397.26 miles (639 km)

Driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Jamaica 8.81 miles (14 km)

Driving distance from Corona, NY to Jamaica 5.84 miles (9 km)

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Driving distance from East Flatbush, NY to Jamaica 9.32 miles (15 km)

Driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Jamaica 5.31 miles (9 km)

Driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Jamaica 15.21 miles (24 km)

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