Origin
Jamaica, NY
Late night in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
5:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamaica, NY to East Elmhurst, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10m
Distance
6.6 mi
11 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 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 10m
★
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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East Elmhurst, NY
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Trip Overview
Jamaica, NY to East Elmhurst, NY is 6.6 miles and takes about 10m via Grand Central Parkway/Van Wyck Expressway/Astoria Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transit or as part of a larger journey. You'll primarily be on well-traveled parkways and expressways, making for a straightforward drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 3 mi | 3m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Astoria Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northern Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 108th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pinegrove Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tuskegee Airmen Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Central Parkway
— 3 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and East Elmhurst, 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
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 10
Toward Grand Central Parkway, La Guardia Airport, RFK Bridge
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
Merge onto GCP
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto GCP
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Grand Central Parkway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 9W
Toward NY 25A West: Northern Boulevard
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Turn straight onto NY 25A
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn right onto 108th Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
108th Street
13
Turn left onto Astoria Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Astoria Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Astoria Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Astoria Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Astoria Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5.4 — 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
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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...
8
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward Grand Central Parkway, La Guardia Airport, RFK Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 10
Toward Grand Central Parkway, La Guardia Airpor...
7
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward NY 25A West: Northern Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 9W
Toward NY 25A West: Northern Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.07 one way
$2.15 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $1.16 | $2.32 |
| premium | $4.87 | $1.26 | $2.53 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $1.40 | $2.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.58 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
East Elmhurst, NY
Late night in East Elmhurst on Sunday
Local time
5:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
5 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
10m 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 highway-focused drive, with 67% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience stretches on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway, offering a mostly uninterrupted flow. The longest continuous segment on a highway is 3 miles on the Grand Central Parkway. While predominantly expressway, the route incorporates Astoria Boulevard, which may offer a slight change of pace as you approach your destination.
67% 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: 3 mi on Grand Central Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway. 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.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 6.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 10m.
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.
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.
On the drive from Jamaica, NY to East Elmhurst, NY, road signs begin pointing toward La Guardia Airport along the way.
La Guardia Airport
1.9 mi in
|
~3m
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 10m. Total distance: 6.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3 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 East Elmhurst, 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 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 Stonewall 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 East Elmhurst, 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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