Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
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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Douglaston, NY
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Jamaica, NY to Douglaston, NY is 8.8 miles and takes about 16m via Long Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, making it an easy local excursion. The drive is primarily highway-focused, so expect to be on major roadways for most of the journey. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a quick errand or a brief escape without committing to a full day of travel.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Union Turnpike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Douglaston Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Utopia Parkway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Alley Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pinegrove Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Douglaston, 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
Turn straight onto Main Street
Turn right onto Union Turnpike
Turn left onto Utopia Parkway
Turn right onto Horace Harding Expressway
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Horace Harding Expressway
Continue on West Alley Road
Continue on Douglaston Parkway
Turn right onto Poplar Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7 — 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
At end of road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Take the exit toward East Hampton Boulevard, Douglaston Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$1.45 one way
$2.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.57 | $3.13 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.71 | $3.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.10
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 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 | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
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
Morning in Jamaica on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Morning in Douglaston on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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 is a highway-focused drive, with 80% of the route utilizing major roads like the Long Island Expressway. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch at 2.2 miles on the Long Island Expressway, offering a consistent, albeit fast-paced, driving experience. The profile suggests a predominantly highway feel, meaning you can anticipate higher speeds and less interaction with local traffic. It's a straightforward path designed for efficient travel between these two points in New York.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Union Turnpike. 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 14 decision points packed into just 8.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Jamaica, NY to Douglaston, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Union Turnpike along the way.
Union Turnpike
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 16m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). 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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