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Cross Bay Boulevard – Rockaway Beach loop from Howard Beach–JFK Airport

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Cross Bay Boulevard – Rockaway Beach loop from Howard Beach–JFK Airport

Easy

3.2

(17)

68

riders

Cross Bay Boulevard – Rockaway Beach loop from Howard Beach–JFK Airport

01:43

29.1km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.38 km for 107 m

After 4.66 km for 107 m

After 5.11 km for 199 m

After 7.19 km for 63 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

4.57 km

Cross Bay City View

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a small parking lot at the end of Cross Bay Boulevard above Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge with great views of the city. Countless fishermen can be found on the northern leading bridge.

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2

5.21 km

View of Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you can see the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to the South.

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3

7.19 km

Cross Bay Boulevard

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This connection of Rockaway Beach with the city runs just past JFK Airport (but which is hardly visible) through the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge as a developed four-lane highway. Luckily, …

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4

15.1 km

Rockaway Beach

Highlight • Beach

Yes! Do it and stay

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5

19.4 km

View of the New York City Skyline

Highlight • Viewpoint

The first view of the skyline is always stunning for me. Finally, it feels like home again

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B

29.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.1 km

1.24 km

452 m

188 m

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

13.5 km

325 m

294 m

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