Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
19.6 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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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Fort Hamilton, NY
Brendon Spring
Jamaica, NY to Fort Hamilton, NY is 19.6 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within New York, making it a convenient local excursion. The drive is primarily highway-focused, offering a direct connection between two points in the Northeast region. You'll experience an 89% highway share, suggesting a focus on efficient travel rather than leisurely sightseeing. Consider this route for a quick, no-fuss journey when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 16 mi | 24m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Shore Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Ridge Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pinegrove Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 93rd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tuskegee Airmen Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Fort Hamilton, 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
Turn left onto Shore Road
Turn right onto Ridge Boulevard
Turn right onto 93rd Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.5 — 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
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 4th Avenue, Fort Hamilton Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$3.23 one way
$6.45 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Fort Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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 drive leans heavily towards highway travel, with 89% of the route utilizing expressways and parkways. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 16 miles on the Belt Parkway, indicating a predominantly high-speed journey. The profile is 'Highway-focused,' meaning you can expect consistent traffic flow and limited opportunities for spontaneous stops along the main arteries. The Van Wyck Expressway and Shore Road contribute to this character, guiding you efficiently through the urban landscape. Prepare for a drive where the emphasis is on covering ground rather than enjoying roadside attractions.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belt 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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 19.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Pinegrove Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jamaica, NY and Fort Hamilton, 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 32m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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