Origin
Gravesend, NY
Morning in Gravesend on Sunday
Local time
6:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gravesend, NY to Jamaica, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
14.2 mi
23 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good 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 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
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.
Gravesend, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Jamaica, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Gravesend, NY to Jamaica, NY is 14.2 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Linden Boulevard, Nassau Expressway, and Kings Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a short trip primarily on surface roads, making it a convenient option for quick travel between neighborhoods or for connecting to other routes. You'll likely find it straightforward, with minimal planning needed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Linden Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Nassau Expressway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Kings Highway | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Avenue D | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Foster Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Coney Island Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Avenue P | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Linden Boulevard
— 2.8 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on Ocean Parkway
99 ft
·
8 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
2
Turn right onto Avenue U
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Avenue U
3
Turn left onto Coney Island Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Coney Island Avenue
4
Turn right onto Avenue P
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue P
5
Continue on Kings Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Highway
6
Continue on Kings Highway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn slight right
140 ft
·
5 sec
8
Turn slight left onto Kings Highway
514 ft
·
18 sec
·
Kings Highway
9
Turn slight right onto Foster Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Foster Avenue
10
Turn left onto Avenue D
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Avenue D
11
Turn right onto NY 27
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on NY 27
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Conduit Avenue
13
Continue on NY 27
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Nassau Expressway
Toward NY 27 East
14
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.
15
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.
16
Merge onto I 678
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway
17
Keep slight left at fork
65 ft
·
1 sec
Exit 2
Toward Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 2
Toward Rockaway Boulevard
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
20
Continue on I 678
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
21
Take the exit
504 ft
·
15 sec
Exit 4
Toward Liberty Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
22
Continue on Van Wyck Expressway East
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway East
23
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Inwood Street
25
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
26
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 9.8 and 13.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
9.8 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
11.5 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
12.1 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
13.7 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
13.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Liberty Avenue
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.31 one way
$4.62 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| premium | $4.87 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
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 Sunday
Local time
6:11 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
5 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
26m 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?
This route is mostly surface roads, with only 27% of the drive on highways. You'll encounter your longest stretch on Linden Boulevard, covering 2.8 miles. Expect a typical urban driving experience with frequent intersections as you transition from highway segments to local streets.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 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
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.8 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 15 decision points packed into just 14.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.8 miles (NY 878 / Nassau Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.1 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 Gravesend, NY to Jamaica, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Kennedy Airport along the way.
Kennedy Airport
9.8 mi in
|
~18m
|
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 26m. Total distance: 14.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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 9.8 miles (NY 878 / Nassau Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Jamaica, NY
More from Gravesend, NY
More trips to Jamaica, NY
Explore more options from Gravesend, NY or browse trips ending in Jamaica, NY.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NY road trips.