Origin
Greenville, NY
Afternoon in Greenville on Sunday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, 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
41m
Distance
23.7 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenville, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Jamaica, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Greenville, NY to Jamaica, NY is 23.7 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Hutchinson River Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, highway-focused drive primarily within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick transit, perhaps to catch a flight or make a connection. You'll spend most of your time on major parkways and expressways, so expect consistent travel speeds for this leg of your journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| White Plains Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Columbus Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Hutchinson River Parkway
— 5.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on this road
19 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left
79 ft
·
11 sec
3
Turn left onto Ardsley Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Ardsley Road
4
Turn right onto Scarsdale Road
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
Scarsdale Road
5
Take the ramp
507 ft
·
14 sec
Exit 11
Toward Bronx River Parkway South
6
Merge onto Bronx River Parkway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Leewood Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Leewood Drive
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Leewood Drive
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Leewood Drive
9
Turn right onto NY 22
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
White Plains Road
10
Continue on NY 22
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Columbus Avenue
11
Turn left onto Sandford Boulevard East
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Sandford Boulevard East
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway South
13
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
15
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
16
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Use the slight left lane.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Use the right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Inwood Street
23
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
24
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward Bronx River Parkway South
Navigation decision point
Exit 11
Toward Bronx River Parkway South
7
17.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
8
22 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
22.3 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
$3.90 one way
$7.80 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$7
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Afternoon in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
12:41 PM
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
4 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
41m 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 trip is a highway-focused drive, with 64% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a mostly consistent pace, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 5.2 miles on the Hutchinson River Parkway. The route transitions from parkway driving to expressway travel as you approach your destination. Expect a steady flow of traffic typical for these types of major New York roads.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Hutchinson River Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hutchinson River Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 23.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 17.8 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): 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 Greenville, NY to Jamaica, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Hutchinson River Parkway South along the way.
Hutchinson River Parkway South
7.6 mi in
|
~15m
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 41m. Total distance: 23.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on Hutchinson River Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Whitestone Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 17.8 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial 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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