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Trip from Jamaica, NY to Fairview, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

45m

Distance

29.2 mi

47 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

neighborhood of Queens, New York City, United States

Jamaica, NY

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Fairview, NY, NY

Fairview, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Jamaica, NY to Fairview, NY is 29.2 miles and takes about 45m via Sprain Brook Parkway, Hutchinson River Parkway, and Van Wyck Expressway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, making it a straightforward journey between two points in the Northeast region. It's a relatively short drive, primarily on parkways and expressways, so you can expect a focused, highway-oriented experience. Consider this route if you need a quick, efficient connection between these two locations without extensive planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sprain Brook Parkway 7.7 mi 10m
Hutchinson River Parkway 6.3 mi 9m
Van Wyck Expressway 5.7 mi 7m
Whitestone Expressway 2 mi 2m
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge 1.3 mi 1m
Dobbs Ferry Road 1.2 mi 2m
Hutchinson River Expressway 1.2 mi 1m
Lincoln Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Sprain Brook Parkway — 7.7 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Fairview, 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

5.7 mi · 7 min · Van Wyck Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto I 678

2.0 mi · 2 min · Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 678

1.3 mi · 1 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
9

Continue on I 678

1.2 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on HR

6.3 mi · 9 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 23 sec
Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
13

Turn right onto NY 22

0.4 mi · 43 sec · North Columbus Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
14

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward Cross County Parkway West Use the left lane.
15

Merge onto Cross County Parkway

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Cross County Parkway
16

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 6 Toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18

Merge onto Bronx River Parkway

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Bronx River Parkway
19

Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway

7.7 mi · 10 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
20

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 24 sec
Toward NY 100B: Greenburgh, Ardsley Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Turn left onto NY 100B

1.2 mi · 2 min · Dobbs Ferry Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
22

Turn sharp left onto NY 119

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Tarrytown Road
23

Turn right onto Manhattan Avenue

121 ft · 5 sec · Manhattan Avenue
24

Arrive at destination

Manhattan Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 18.2 and 27.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
18.2 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the ramp toward Cross County Parkway West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward Cross County Parkway West
8
19.1 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6 Toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway
8
19.2 mi into trip | ~29m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway
7
27.5 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward NY 100B: Greenburgh, Ardsley

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NY 100B: Greenburgh, Ardsley
6
27.7 mi into trip | ~42m in | NY 100B / Dobbs Ferry Road

Turn left onto NY 100B / Dobbs Ferry Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.81 one way

$9.61 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $5.20 $10.39
premium $4.92 $5.66 $11.32
diesel $5.61 $6.45 $12.89

Estimated Tolls: $6.55

Whitestone Bridge $6.55

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Tolls

$7

Total

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.8 0 $3.07 $1.40
Efficient EV 7.3 0 $2.55 $1.17
EV Truck/SUV 11.7 0 $4.09 $1.87

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Jamaica, NY

Morning in Jamaica on Sunday

Local time

8:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fairview, NY

Morning in Fairview on Sunday

Local time

8:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

45m 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 heavily focused on highways, with 81% of the route utilizing them. You'll encounter stretches of the Van Wyck Expressway, followed by the scenic Hutchinson River Parkway and Sprain Brook Parkway. The longest uninterrupted segment is 7.7 miles on the Sprain Brook Parkway, offering a continuous flow. Expect a driving experience characterized by parkway ambiance mixed with expressway efficiency, designed for moving traffic smoothly between points.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Sprain Brook Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sprain Brook Parkway and Hutchinson River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 29.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 18.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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.

Between Jamaica, NY and Fairview, NY, road signs point toward Cross County Parkway West, Bronx Parkway North and Ardsley.

Cross County Parkway West

18.2 mi in | ~28m

Bronx Parkway North

19.2 mi in | ~29m

Ardsley

27.5 mi in | ~42m

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 45m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on Sprain Brook Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Whitestone Bridge. 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.

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 Fairview, 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 18.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant 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 Fairview, 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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