Origin
Fort Hamilton, NY
Late night in Fort Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Hamilton, NY to Jamaica, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Hamilton, NY
Brendon Spring
Jamaica, NY
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Trip Overview
Fort Hamilton, NY to Jamaica, NY is 20.1 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Belt Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, highway-focused drive primarily within New York. You'll be spending most of your time on major parkways and expressways, making it a quick transit between two points in the Northeast region. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a direct transfer or as a segment of a larger New York area trip, offering a straightforward path with minimal detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 14.7 mi | 22m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Nassau Expressway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 4th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Inwood Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 93rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Van Wyck Expressway East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 14.7 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Hamilton, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on 93rd Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
93rd Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto 4th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward Belt Parkway East, Kennedy Airport
4
Merge onto BP
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 19
Toward NY 878, I 678: Nassau Expressway, Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward NY 878, I 678: Nassau Expressway, Kennedy Airport, Van Wyck Expressway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto NY 878
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Nassau Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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.
9
Merge onto I 678
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway
10
Keep slight left at fork
65 ft
·
1 sec
Exit 2
Toward Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 2
Toward Rockaway Boulevard
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
13
Continue on I 678
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit
504 ft
·
15 sec
Exit 4
Toward Liberty Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on Van Wyck Expressway East
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway East
16
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / right 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 15.7 and 19.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
15.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward NY 878, I 678: Nassau Expressway, Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy 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 19
Toward NY 878, I 678: Nassau Expressway, Van Wy...
8
16 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 878, I 678: Nassau Expressway, Kennedy Airport, Van Wyck Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NY 878, I 678: Nassau Expressway, Kenned...
8
17.4 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
17.9 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
19.5 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.31 one way
$6.62 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
3:36 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
38 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
32m 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 route is an 86% highway-focused drive, meaning you'll experience the efficiency of major roadways for the majority of your trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 14.7 miles along the Belt Parkway, allowing for a consistent pace. You can expect a profile that leans heavily into expressway driving, characterized by higher speeds and fewer intersections. This setup is designed for direct transit, so the road's personality remains consistent, prioritizing smooth travel over varied scenery.
86% 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: 14.7 mi on Belt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belt Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.7 miles in.
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 15 decision points packed into just 20.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 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.
On the drive from Fort Hamilton, NY to Jamaica, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Kennedy Airport along the way.
Kennedy Airport
15.7 mi in
|
~24m
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 32m. Total distance: 20.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.7 miles on Belt Parkway. 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 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 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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