Origin
Jamaica, NY
Late night in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamaica, NY to College Point, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
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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College Point, NY
Keira Burton
Trip Overview
Jamaica, NY to College Point, NY is 8.1 miles and takes about 15 minutes via Van Wyck Expressway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on highways, making it a quick hop between two points in the city. If you're looking for a minimal, efficient journey without much fuss, this route fits the bill. Plan for a quick transition, as the duration is very brief.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Van Wyck Expressway | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Linden Place | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 127th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 11th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 20th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 132nd Street Extension | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pinegrove Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Whitestone Expressway Service Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Van Wyck Expressway
— 5.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and College Point, 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
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 14
Toward Linden Place
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto Whitestone Expressway Service Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Whitestone Expressway Service Road
9
Turn left onto Linden Place
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Place
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on 132nd Street Extension
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
132nd Street Extension
11
Turn left onto 20th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
20th Avenue
12
Turn right onto 127th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
127th Street
13
Turn left onto 11th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
11th Avenue
14
At end of road, turn left onto College Place
161 ft
·
5 sec
·
College Place
15
Arrive at destination
College Place
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pinegrove Street
Turn right onto Pinegrove Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Liberty Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whites...
7
6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Linden Place
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 14
Toward Linden Place
6
8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
College Place
At end of road, turn left onto College Place
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.33 one way
$2.67 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 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 | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
College Point, NY
Late night in College Point on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with about 70% of the journey on elevated expressways. You'll spend the majority of your time on the Van Wyck Expressway, experiencing a stretch of about 5.5 miles without significant deviations. While the main artery is the Van Wyck Expressway, the route also incorporates local streets like Linden Place and 127th Street as you approach your destination. Expect a fast-paced experience for most of the 15-minute travel time, punctuated by brief transitions onto more local thoroughfares.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on Van Wyck Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Van Wyck Expressway and Linden Place. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Pinegrove 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 8.1 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.1 miles (Pinegrove Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Liberty Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 15m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on Van Wyck Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (Pinegrove Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Liberty Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange 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 College Point, 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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