Jackson Heights, NY Road Trips

Jackson Heights, NY serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 7 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 63 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Jackson Heights, NY spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

17

Longest Drive

384.1 mi

Buffalo, NY

Quickest Drive

13m

Jamaica, NY

Plan Around Jackson Heights, NY

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Jackson Heights, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Buffalo, NY to Jackson Heights, NY 384.1 mi · 8h 1m Staten Island, NY to Jackson Heights, NY 25.1 mi · 46m Gravesend, NY to Jackson Heights, NY 14.6 mi · 30m Brooklyn, NY to Jackson Heights, NY 11 mi · 23m

Continue From Jackson Heights, NY

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Jackson Heights, NY to Buffalo, NY 381.4 mi · 8h Jackson Heights, NY to Gravesend, NY 14.7 mi · 30m Jackson Heights, NY to Brooklyn, NY 10.7 mi · 22m Jackson Heights, NY to East Flatbush, NY 9.1 mi · 22m

Trips from Jackson Heights, NY

Jackson Heights, NY to Buffalo, NY

381.4 mi 8h

Jackson Heights, NY to Gravesend, NY

14.7 mi 30m

Jackson Heights, NY to Brooklyn, NY

10.7 mi 22m

Jackson Heights, NY to East Flatbush, NY

9.1 mi 22m

Jackson Heights, NY to Bushwick, NY

7.5 mi 15m

Jackson Heights, NY to Manhattan, NY

7.4 mi 17m

Jackson Heights, NY to Jamaica, NY

7.2 mi 13m

Driving from Jackson Heights, NY

Expect an average of 63 miles and about 1h 26m behind the wheel when leaving Jackson Heights, NY. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 381 miles (8h), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Jackson Heights, NY include Buffalo, NY (381.4 mi, 8h), Gravesend, NY (14.7 mi, 30m), Brooklyn, NY (10.7 mi, 22m), East Flatbush, NY (9.1 mi, 22m), and Bushwick, NY (7.5 mi, 15m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 63-mile trip from Jackson Heights, NY, budget about $10 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 7 mapped routes leaving Jackson Heights, NY and 10 routes heading into Jackson Heights, NY, covering 17 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 381 miles.

The longest mapped route from Jackson Heights, NY covers 381 miles and takes approximately 8h. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Jackson Heights, NY runs about 63 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 26m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 63-mile trip from Jackson Heights, NY costs roughly $10 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Jackson Heights, NY include Buffalo, NY, Gravesend, NY, Brooklyn, NY and East Flatbush, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.