Distance between jamaica new york and manhanttan new york

A classic NYC question!

The distance between Jamaica, Queens, New York, and Manhattan, New York, depends on the specific locations within each borough. Here are the approximate distances between some popular locations:

• Jamaica, Queens (Jamaica Station, E/F/J/Z subway lines) to:
  • Midtown Manhattan (Times Square, 42nd Street, Port Authority Bus Terminal): 10 miles (16 km), 30-40 minutes by car, 20-30 minutes by subway (E/F/J/Z to 42nd Street – Port Authority Bus Terminal)
  • Lower Manhattan (Wall Street, Financial District): 12 miles (19 km), 40-50 minutes by car, 25-35 minutes by subway (E/F/J/Z to World Trade Center)
  • Upper Manhattan (Columbia University, Harlem): 15 miles (24 km), 45-60 minutes by car, 30-40 minutes by subway (E/F/J/Z to 125th Street – Columbia University)
• Manhattan, New York (any location) to:
  • Jamaica, Queens (Jamaica Station, E/F/J/Z subway lines): 10-15 miles (16-24 km), 30-45 minutes by car, 20-30 minutes by subway (E/F/J/Z to Jamaica Station)

Keep in mind that traffic, construction, and time of day can affect travel times, so these estimates are approximate.