Origin
Jamaica, NY
Night in Jamaica on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamaica, NY to Brookville, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
19.6 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Brookville, NY
Mel Audelo
Trip Overview
This 19.6-mile drive from Jamaica, NY, to Brookville, NY, is a quick trip that can easily be accomplished in about 32 minutes, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll navigate primarily using the Grand Central Parkway and Northern Boulevard before transitioning to the Northern State Parkway. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this route is budget-friendly for a short hop within New York. The profile is described as a 'Mixed drive,' suggesting a blend of different road types. Since there are no recommended stops, you can enjoy a straightforward journey without needing to plan for overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Northern Boulevard | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Northern State Parkway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Cedar Swamp Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Searingtown Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Service Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Central Parkway
— 6.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Brookville, NY.
1
Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
303 ft
·
17 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
2
Turn right onto Pinegrove Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pinegrove Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue
435 ft
·
13 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
4
Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway East
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway East
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
6
Merge onto I 678
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 8
Toward Main Street, Union Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Street
9
Turn right onto Grand Central Parkway
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
11
Merge onto GCP
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on N
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 27S
Toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Shelter Rock Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn right onto South Service Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Service Road
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Searingtown Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Searingtown Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Turn right onto NY 25A
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto NY 107
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Swamp Road
19
Turn left onto Dogwood Hill
111 ft
·
4 sec
·
Dogwood Hill
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
Dogwood Hill
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 12.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward Main Street, Union Turnpike
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 8
Toward Main Street, Union Turnpike
6
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Grand Central Parkway
Turn right onto Grand Central Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
11.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
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 27S
Toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
8
11.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Shelter Rock Road
Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
12.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Searingtown Road
Turn left onto Searingtown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.23 one way
$6.45 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Brookville, NY
Night in Brookville on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
11 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
32m 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 varied driving experience on this route, which is classified as a 'Mixed drive.' While 51% of the journey involves highways, you'll also encounter other road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 6.5 miles on the Grand Central Parkway. This suggests a drive that balances faster-paced parkway travel with potentially more local or surface street navigation. The road character likely shifts, offering different driving dynamics as you progress from your starting point in Jamaica to your destination in Brookville.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on Grand Central Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 19.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (Grand Central Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Jamaica, NY and Brookville, NY, road signs point toward Union Turnpike, Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Shelter Rock Road South and Searingtown.
Union Turnpike
1.5 mi in
|
~2m
Grand Central Parkway East
3.5 mi in
|
~7m
Eastern Long Island
3.5 mi in
|
~7m
Shelter Rock Road South
11.1 mi in
|
~17m
Searingtown
11.1 mi in
|
~17m
About the Cities
Starting 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 32m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on Grand Central 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 Brookville, 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 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (Grand Central Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (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 Brookville, 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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