Origin
Jamaica, NY
Morning in Jamaica on Tuesday
Local time
10:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamaica, NY to Carle Place, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
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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Carle Place, NY
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Trip Overview
Jamaica, NY to Carle Place, NY is 12.5 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Jericho Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New York, moving you from one part of the Northeast to another. It's a straightforward trip, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss. Consider this route if you're looking for efficiency over extensive sightseeing for this particular journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jericho Turnpike | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Jamaica Avenue | 4.8 mi | 10m |
| Westbury Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Roslyn Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 150th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Inwood Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Silver Lake Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jericho Turnpike
— 4.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Carle Place, NY.
1
Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
9 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
2
Turn left onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Inwood Street
3
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
4
Turn left onto 150th Street
448 ft
·
19 sec
·
150th Street
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto 150th Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
150th Street
6
Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue
4.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
7
Continue on NY 25
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
8
Turn right onto Roslyn Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Roslyn Road
9
Turn left onto Westbury Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Westbury Avenue
10
Turn left onto Silver Lake Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Silver Lake Boulevard
11
At end of road, turn right onto Appletree Lane
413 ft
·
21 sec
·
Appletree Lane
12
Turn right onto 12th Street
405 ft
·
17 sec
·
12th Street
13
Arrive at destination
12th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Inwood Street
Turn left onto Inwood Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
150th Street
Turn left onto 150th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
150th Street
Keep slight left at fork onto 150th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Jamaica Avenue
Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Appletree Lane
At end of road, turn right onto Appletree Lane
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.12 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.22 | $4.45 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.34
Jericho Turnpike
(4.9 mi)
$0.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Carle Place, NY
Morning in Carle Place on Tuesday
Local time
10:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
1 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
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 is a mixed drive, with 39% of the route on highways. You'll encounter stretches along Jericho Turnpike and Jamaica Avenue, offering a varied driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 4.9 miles on Jericho Turnpike. Expect a blend of quicker road sections and more local traffic as you make your way westward. The drive generally progresses through developed areas, so keep an eye on your surroundings.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.9 mi on Jericho Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Inwood Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Inwood Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (150th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (150th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 26m. Total distance: 12.5 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). 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 4.9 miles on Jericho Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.34 in tolls one way, starting with Jericho Turnpike. 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.
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 (Inwood Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (150th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (150th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton 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 Carle Place, 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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