Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good 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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Brooklyn Heights, NY
Sarah O'Shea
Jamaica, NY to Brooklyn Heights, NY is 14.7 miles and takes about 25m via Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, direct trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a highway-focused drive, meaning you'll spend most of your time on expressways. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a quick commute or an easy leg of a larger journey, requiring just one day to complete without any overnight stays.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Long Island Expressway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Tillary Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Pinegrove Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Henry Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Clark Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Brooklyn Heights, NY.
Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
Turn right onto Pinegrove Street
At end of road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue
Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway East
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 678
Take the exit
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 278
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
Take the exit
Continue on Tillary Street
Turn right onto Cadman Plaza West
Turn left onto Clark Street
Turn left onto Henry Street
Turn left onto Pierrepont Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 13.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway toward I 278 West: Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Tillary Street, Manhattan Bridge, Brooklyn Civic Center, Long Island University, NYC College of Technology, NYU Brooklyn, Downtown Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$2.42 one way
$4.84 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
12:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Brooklyn Heights on Sunday
Local time
12:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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 route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 76% of it on expressways. You'll experience stretches of fast-paced travel, including a 4.2-mile segment on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The main roads include the Van Wyck Expressway and the Long Island Expressway, indicating a predominantly urban expressway environment. Expect consistent traffic flow typical of major metropolitan arteries.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Van Wyck Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in.
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 17 decision points packed into just 14.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jamaica, NY and Brooklyn Heights, NY, road signs point toward Brooklyn Civic Center, Long Island University, Nyc College Of Technology, Nyu Brooklyn and Brooklyn.
Brooklyn Civic Center
Long Island University
Nyc College Of Technology
Nyu Brooklyn
Brooklyn
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 25m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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