Origin
Jamaica, NY
Afternoon in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
4:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamaica, NY to East Rockaway, 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
18m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
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 Rockaway, NY
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Trip Overview
Jamaica, NY to East Rockaway, NY is 9.7 miles and takes about 18m via Sunrise Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief duration and mostly surface road profile, this is a straightforward drive ideal for a quick errand or a simple transit between these two locations. You won't need to worry about extensive planning for this one; it's more about getting from Point A to Point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| South Conduit Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| Sutphin Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Belt Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Tuskegee Airmen Way | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 3.1 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and East Rockaway, NY.
1
Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
2
Turn right onto Sutphin Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Sutphin Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto NY 27
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Conduit Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long lsland
6
Merge onto BP
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Belt Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 23B
Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on NY 27
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Sunrise Highway
10
Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
11
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 9.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Sutphin Boulevard
Turn right onto Sutphin Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Rockaway Boulevard
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue
Turn left onto NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
4.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
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 23B
Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boule...
5
9.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.53 one way
$3.06 round trip
$4.01/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $1.71 | $3.42 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $1.79 | $3.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
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
East Rockaway, NY
Afternoon in East Rockaway on Sunday
Local time
4:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
10 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
18m 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 route is primarily on surface roads, with only about 5% on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 3.1 miles on Sunrise Highway before transitioning to local streets. Expect to navigate through typical urban and suburban traffic patterns as you make your way through Queens and into Nassau County. The overall driving experience will be one of frequent intersections and traffic signals rather than high-speed cruising.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.1 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Sutphin Boulevard.
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 9.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.3 miles (Sutphin Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Rockaway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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 East Rockaway, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway East and Eastern Long Lsland.
Belt Parkway East
3.6 mi in
|
~8m
Eastern Long Lsland
3.6 mi in
|
~8m
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.
Arriving in East Rockaway, NY
Full guide →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 18m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.1 miles on Sunrise Highway. 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 0.3 miles (Sutphin Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Rockaway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Rockaway, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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