Origin
Bayside, NY
Morning in Bayside on Tuesday
Local time
11:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayside, NY to Jamaica, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7.9 mi
13 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bayside, NY
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Jamaica, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit across Queens, this 8.7-mile journey from Bayside to Jamaica is a straightforward local commute. You can expect to spend about 22 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect one-day trip that requires no overnight planning. Navigating this route involves a mix of local streets, including 35th Avenue and 206th Street, along with a segment on I-295 South. With a fuel cost estimated at just $1, it is an incredibly budget-friendly drive. Since both ends of the trip are located within the Northeast region, you will remain in a familiar urban environment throughout the entire distance.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Union Turnpike | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Clearview Expressway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Van Wyck Expressway West | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 35th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Inwood Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 206th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Union Turnpike
— 2.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayside, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on 210th Street
50 ft
·
6 sec
·
210th Street
2
Turn right onto 35th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
35th Avenue
3
Turn left onto 206th Street
167 ft
·
4 sec
·
206th Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 295 South: Clearview Expressway, Hillside Avenue
5
Merge onto I 295
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 2
Toward Union Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto Union Turnpike
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Turnpike
8
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Inwood Street
14
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
15
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 6.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
206th Street
Turn left onto 206th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 295 South: Clearview Expressway, Hillside Avenue
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 295 South: Clearview Expressway, Hills...
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 295 / Clearview Expressway
Merge onto I 295 / Clearview Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
2.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward Union Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward Union Turnpike
8
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.30 one way
$2.60 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.41 | $2.81 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.20
Union Turnpike
(2.9 mi)
$0.20
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Jamaica, NY
Morning in Jamaica on Tuesday
Local time
11:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't find yourself settling into a long, uninterrupted stretch of high-speed driving. Instead, the character of the road is defined by frequent maneuvers through residential and commercial corridors. You will navigate various neighborhood intersections as you transition between the local streets and the brief interstate portion. This is a technical, low-speed drive where the constant changes in direction keep you engaged with the local geography.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.9 mi on Union Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Union Turnpike and Clearview Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near 206th Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 7.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (206th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.6 miles (I 295 / Clearview Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bayside, NY to Jamaica, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Union Turnpike along the way.
Union Turnpike
2.5 mi in
|
~3m
About the Cities
Starting in Bayside, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Jamaica, NY
Full guide →Jamaica is an expansive neighborhood located in eastern Queens. Historically consisting of predominantly black communities, Jamaica now is home to an extremely diverse array of peoples and cultures.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.9 miles on Union Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.20 in tolls one way, starting with Union Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Jamaica, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (206th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.6 miles (I 295 / Clearview Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jamaica, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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