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Cities Near Jamaica

Cities near Jamaica, New York: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Ridgewood, Bayside, Hempstead. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Jamaica, New York is Ridgewood, about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 18 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Ridgewood5 mi / 8 km18 minDrive/railDay trip
Bayside6 mi / 9 km19 minDrive/railDay trip
Hempstead10 mi / 16 km33 minDrive/railDay trip
Sheepshead Bay10 mi / 16 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Mott Haven10 mi / 16 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Jersey City14 mi / 23 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
New Rochelle15 mi / 25 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Staten Island20 mi / 32 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Passaic20 mi / 33 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
Elizabeth21 mi / 34 km41 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Jamaica

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Ridgewood, Bayside, Hempstead, Sheepshead Bay, Mott Haven. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Jamaica include Ridgewood, Bayside, Hempstead, Sheepshead Bay, Mott Haven. The closest is Ridgewood, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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