Origin
Jamaica, NY
Morning in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
7:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamaica, NY to Far Rockaway, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamaica, NY
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Far Rockaway, NY
Julian Bracero
Trip Overview
Jamaica, NY to Far Rockaway, NY is 8.3 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Rockaway Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a highly local drive, best suited for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without venturing onto major highways. Plan for a very straightforward journey with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rockaway Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 8m |
| Sutphin Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Sheridan Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Nassau Expressway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Beach Channel Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Burnside Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Rockaway Turnpike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Tuskegee Airmen Way | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Rockaway Boulevard
— 3.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Far Rockaway, NY.
1
Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
2
Turn right onto Sutphin Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Sutphin Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto NY 878
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Rockaway Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Rockaway Turnpike
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Nassau Expressway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nassau Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Burnside Avenue
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Burnside Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on Sheridan Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Sheridan Boulevard
9
Continue on Sheridan Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Sheridan Boulevard
10
Continue on Beach Channel Drive
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Beach Channel Drive
11
Arrive at destination
Beach Channel Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 6.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Sutphin Boulevard
Turn right onto Sutphin Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Rockaway Boulevard
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NY 878 / Rockaway Boulevard
Turn left onto NY 878 / Rockaway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Nassau Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto Nassau Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
6.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Burnside Avenue
Turn right onto Burnside Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.37 one way
$2.73 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.48 | $2.95 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Far Rockaway, NY
Morning in Far Rockaway on Sunday
Local time
7:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with only about 10% of the 8.3 miles on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.7 miles along Rockaway Boulevard. Expect a driving experience that involves frequent turns and navigation through urban and suburban neighborhoods. The route is primarily on local roads like Sutphin Boulevard and Sheridan Boulevard, so pay close attention to traffic signals and local speed limits.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on Rockaway Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Sutphin Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.3 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Sutphin Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Rockaway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (NY 878 / Rockaway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Jamaica, NY
Full guide →Jamaica is an expansive neighborhood located in eastern Queens. Historically consisting of predominantly black communities, Jamaica now is home to an extremely diverse array of peoples and cultures.
Arriving in Far Rockaway, NY
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on Rockaway Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Sutphin Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Rockaway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (NY 878 / Rockaway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Far Rockaway, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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