How far is Rapids, NY from Jamaica, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rapids and Jamaica is 299.08 miles (481.32 km).
Flight distance from Rapids, NY to Jamaica, NY is 299.08 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 47 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 43 minutes to travel from Rapids to Jamaica with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rapids, New York to Jamaica, New York is: 395.37 miles (636.28 km) by car.
Driving from Rapids to Jamaica will take approximately 06 hours 56 minutes.
#1 Rapids
Section of a river where the river bed is relatively steep, increasing the water's velocity and turbulence
| Population | 1636 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°5'54"N 78°38'27"W |
| Latitude | 43.0983900 |
| Longitude | -78.6408600 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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 Rapids and Jamaica
The distance between Rapids and Jamaica is 636 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 04 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 Rapids and Jamaica. The current time is 06:28:31.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13 hours 10 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 53 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 54 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 35 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 38 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 16 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 55 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 52.81 liters (13.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rapids and Jamaica.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rapids to Jamaica is $52.51 (diesel $65.49).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $52.51 | $59.54 | $64.79 | $65.49 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rapids and Jamaica (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
