Origin
Graniteville, NY
Late night in Graniteville on Sunday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Graniteville, 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
44m
Distance
28 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Graniteville, NY
Mel Audelo
Jamaica, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short, 28-mile drive from Graniteville, NY, to Jamaica, NY, is easily manageable in just 44 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The primary arteries for this journey are the Staten Island Expressway and the Belt Parkway, connected by the iconic Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. With an estimated fuel cost of $5, this route is budget-friendly for a quick hop within the Northeast region. The highway-focused profile means you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained parkways, offering a straightforward transit between these New York locations. Consider this an efficient way to cover ground without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 14.5 mi | 21m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Nassau Expressway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Inwood Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 14.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Graniteville, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on this road
74 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Forest Avenue
472 ft
·
19 sec
·
Forest Avenue
3
Turn right onto Willow Road West
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Willow Road West
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward NY 440 South: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
5
Merge onto NY 440
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 10E
Toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
7
Merge onto I 278
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Toward Upper Level
9
Continue on I 278
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
10
Continue on I 278
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
11
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 16
Toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto BP
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
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.
14
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.
15
Merge onto NY 878
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Nassau Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
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.
17
Merge onto I 678
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway
18
Keep slight left at fork
65 ft
·
1 sec
Exit 2
Toward Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 2
Toward Rockaway Boulevard
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
21
Continue on I 678
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
22
Take the exit
504 ft
·
15 sec
Exit 4
Toward Liberty Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
23
Continue on Van Wyck Expressway East
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway East
24
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Inwood Street
26
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
27
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 25.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 16
Toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Be...
8
23.6 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
23.9 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
25.3 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
25.8 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.61 one way
$9.22 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.98 | $9.97 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
4:10 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
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 82% of the drive utilizing major parkways. You'll navigate stretches of the Staten Island Expressway before a significant portion on the Belt Parkway, including a continuous 14.5-mile segment. The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge serves as a key connector, offering a brief but notable transition. While not overly complex, the dynamic involves merging and exiting parkways, characteristic of urban highway driving in New York. The road's personality is geared towards efficient travel rather than scenic exploration.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on Belt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belt Parkway and Staten Island Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8 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 21 decision points packed into just 28 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Graniteville, NY and Jamaica, NY, road signs point toward Upper Level, John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East and Kennedy Airport.
Upper Level
5.9 mi in
|
~9m
|
via I 278
John F Kennedy International Airport
8 mi in
|
~12m
Belt Parkway East
8 mi in
|
~12m
Kennedy Airport
23.6 mi in
|
~36m
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 44m. Total distance: 28 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.5 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 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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