Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11.1 mi
18 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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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Flatlands, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Jamaica, NY to Flatlands, NY is 11.1 miles and takes about 21m via Linden Boulevard/Belt Parkway/Van Wyck Expressway, 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. Expect a fairly direct, though turn-heavy, local drive that's easy to manage within a single day. It’s a straightforward journey for when you need to get from point A to point B within the city without a lot of fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Linden Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Belt Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Avenue D | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Kings Highway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Foster Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pinegrove Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Flatlands, NY.
Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
Turn right onto Pinegrove Street
At end of road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue
Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 678
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto BP
Take the exit
Merge onto NY 27
Turn straight onto NY 27
Turn left onto Van Sinderen Avenue
Continue on Avenue D
Turn right onto Foster Avenue
Continue on Kings Highway
Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue
Turn left onto Lott Place
Turn right onto Harden Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 7.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward North Conduit Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Van Sinderen Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.83 one way
$3.65 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.98 | $3.95 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
8:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Flatlands on Tuesday
Local time
8:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 drive has a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll encounter frequent intersections and traffic lights. With only 24% highway share, much of your time will be spent on surface streets, though you will use portions of the Belt Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 2.8 miles on Linden Boulevard, so be prepared for constant adjustments. This route is less about cruising and more about navigating urban traffic patterns.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Van Wyck Expressway.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 11.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Van Wyck Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jamaica, NY and Flatlands, NY, road signs point toward Kennedy Airport and Belt Parkway West.
Kennedy Airport
Belt Parkway West
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 21m. Total distance: 11.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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