Origin
East Village, NY
Morning in East Village on Tuesday
Local time
9:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Village, 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
25m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Village, NY
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Jamaica, NY
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Trip Overview
East Village, NY to Jamaica, NY is 13.2 miles and takes about 25 minutes via I-495, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a quick, highway-focused hop within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll be sticking primarily to major expressways for this short journey, making it a straightforward option for getting across town or to your next destination. Consider this if you need an efficient way to travel between these areas without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 4 mi | 6m |
| I 495 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| Van Wyck Expressway West | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Inwood Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Village, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on East 9th Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
East 9th Street
2
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
3rd Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto East 36th Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 36th Street
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
68 ft
·
1 sec
Toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 495
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17W-E
Toward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 495
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Long Island Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 22A-E
Toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 22A
Toward Grand Central Parkway East
10
Merge onto GCP
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13
Toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
12
Merge onto I 678
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Inwood Street
18
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
19
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
3rd Avenue
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
4.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W-E
Toward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia A...
8
8.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22A-E
Toward I 678: Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck E...
9
11.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlanti...
9
11.8 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
$2.17 one way
$4.35 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
9:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Sunny
S 12 mph
3% chance
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
14 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
25m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 69% of the route utilizing major expressways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Long Island Expressway and I-495, experiencing a consistent, fast pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 4 miles on the Long Island Expressway, allowing for steady momentum. Expect this route to feel like a typical urban expressway experience, designed for efficient travel rather than scenic detours.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 3rd Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 13.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between East Village, NY and Jamaica, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, Laguardia Airport, Grand Central Parkway East and Kennedy Airport.
Bronx
4.1 mi in
|
~10m
Laguardia Airport
4.1 mi in
|
~10m
Grand Central Parkway East
9 mi in
|
~17m
Kennedy Airport
10.7 mi in
|
~20m
About the Cities
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 25m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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