Situated in jamaica queens the sheraton hotel jfk airport is just a 10 minute drive from jfk airport with a convenient complimentary airport shuttle that runs 24 hours driving or taking a cab is the best way to explore the surrounding area place your bets on thoroughbred racing at aqueduct racetrack 2 miles away 32 kilometers or belmont park about 8 miles 128 kilometers st johns university and york college are each within 6 miles 96 kilometers you can also catch a mets game