Origin
Flatlands, NY
Morning in Flatlands on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flatlands, 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
21m
Distance
11.7 mi
19 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 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Flatlands, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Jamaica, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Flatlands, NY to Jamaica, NY is 11.7 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Linden Boulevard, Nassau Expressway, and Avenue D, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, making it a convenient local journey. The drive is a mixed bag, offering a blend of highway speeds and city street navigation. Given its brief duration, it's an ideal route for a quick errand or a segment of a larger trip without requiring an overnight stay. Consider this your go-to for a straightforward transfer between these two points in the Northeast.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Linden Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Nassau Expressway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Avenue D | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Kings Highway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Foster Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Conduit Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Inwood Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Linden Boulevard
— 2.8 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flatlands, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on this road
100 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Harden Street
155 ft
·
12 sec
·
Harden Street
3
Turn right onto Avenue M
206 ft
·
9 sec
·
Avenue M
4
Turn right onto Flatbush Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Flatbush Avenue
5
Turn right onto Kings Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn slight right
140 ft
·
5 sec
7
Turn slight left onto Kings Highway
514 ft
·
18 sec
·
Kings Highway
8
Turn slight right onto Foster Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Foster Avenue
9
Turn left onto Avenue D
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Avenue D
10
Turn right onto NY 27
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on NY 27
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Conduit Avenue
12
Continue on NY 27
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Nassau Expressway
Toward NY 27 East
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 878
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Nassau Expressway
Toward NY 878 East: Nassau Expressway, Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1N
Toward I 678 North: Bronx, Whitestone Bridge, Van Wyck Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 678
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway
16
Keep slight left at fork
65 ft
·
1 sec
Exit 2
Toward Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 2
Toward Rockaway Boulevard
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
19
Continue on I 678
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
20
Take the exit
504 ft
·
15 sec
Exit 4
Toward Liberty Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
21
Continue on Van Wyck Expressway East
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway East
22
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Inwood Street
24
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
25
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 11.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
7.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NY 878 / Nassau Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 878 / Nassau Expressway toward NY 878 East: Nassau Expressway, Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NY 878 East: Nassau Expressway, Van Wyck...
8
9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 678 North: Bronx, Whitestone Bridge, Van Wyck Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1N
Toward I 678 North: Bronx, Whitestone Bridge, V...
9
9.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Rockaway Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 2
Toward Rockaway Boulevard
7
11.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Liberty Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4
Toward Liberty Avenue
7
11.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Liberty Avenue
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.93 one way
$3.85 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.58 | $5.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
6:35 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
29 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
21m 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 is a mixed drive, with 32% of the route on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster-paced driving, including a continuous 2.8-mile segment on Linden Boulevard. The journey transitions between these more open road conditions and more urban driving as you navigate through different parts of the city. Expect a varied driving experience that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding. The profile suggests a dynamic route that reflects the diverse infrastructure of the region.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.8 mi on Linden Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in near NY 878 / Nassau Expressway.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 16 decision points packed into just 11.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles (NY 878 / Nassau Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Flatlands, NY to Jamaica, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Kennedy Airport along the way.
Kennedy Airport
7.3 mi in
|
~13m
|
via NY 878
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 21m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.8 miles on Linden Boulevard. 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 7.3 miles (NY 878 / Nassau Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, Governors Island National Monument and African Burial Ground 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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