Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamaica, NY
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Broad Channel, NY
Liliana Drew
Embarking on a short 9.1-mile journey from Jamaica, NY, to Broad Channel, NY, this drive is easily manageable in about 21 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll navigate a mix of major roadways, including the Belt Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway, before settling onto Cross Bay Boulevard for a significant portion. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $2, this trip is budget-friendly. The route offers a practical way to travel within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New York. It's a straightforward excursion, ideal for a quick getaway or a functional commute without requiring an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Bay Boulevard | 4.6 mi | 11m |
| Belt Parkway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Pinegrove Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tuskegee Airmen Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 14th Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Broad Channel, NY.
Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
Turn right onto Pinegrove Street
At end of road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue
Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 678
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto BP
Take the exit
Turn right onto Cross Bay Boulevard
Turn right onto West 14th Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 4.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Pinegrove Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Cross Bay Boulevard South, Rockaways
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$1.50 one way
$3.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.76 | $3.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Broad Channel on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive presents a mixed driving profile, with 33% of the route on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Van Wyck Expressway and Belt Parkway, offering a faster pace, before transitioning to Cross Bay Boulevard, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch at 4.6 miles. The character of the road shifts from the efficiency of expressways to a more direct, potentially busier boulevard experience as you approach your destination. Expect a blend of urban and potentially coastal road environments, rather than a purely scenic or monotonous route.
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 0.1 miles in near Pinegrove Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 9.1 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 0.1 miles (Pinegrove Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Van Wyck Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jamaica, NY and Broad Channel, NY, road signs point toward Kennedy Airport, Belt Parkway West, Cross Bay Boulevard South and Rockaways.
Kennedy Airport
Belt Parkway West
Cross Bay Boulevard South
Rockaways
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 9.1 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 (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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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