Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
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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Glen Oaks, NY
Brent Singleton
Jamaica, NY to Glen Oaks, NY is 8.2 miles and takes about 14m via Union Turnpike, Van Wyck Expressway, and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive primarily within New York, focusing on highway travel. Given its brief length, it's perfect for a quick trip without needing overnight stays. You'll experience a very direct journey, ideal for when you just need to get from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this route for its simplicity and speed.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Union Turnpike | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Pinegrove Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tuskegee Airmen Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Van Wyck Expressway East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Glen Oaks, NY.
Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
Turn right onto Pinegrove Street
At end of road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue
Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway East
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 678
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Main Street
Turn right onto Union Turnpike
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 2.2 — 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
At end of road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Main Street, Union Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto Union Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.35 one way
$2.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.42
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Jamaica on Tuesday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Glen Oaks on Tuesday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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 is a highway-focused drive, with 85% of the journey on expressways, meaning you'll experience mostly high-speed travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.9 miles on Union Turnpike, offering a good period of consistent motion. While predominantly highway, the route incorporates key local roads like Main Street, suggesting a transition as you near your destination. Expect a dynamic feel as you navigate between the efficiency of the expressway and the more grounded pace of city streets.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Union Turnpike and Van Wyck Expressway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Pinegrove Street.
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 8.2 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 0.1 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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Jamaica, NY to Glen Oaks, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Union Turnpike along the way.
Union Turnpike
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 14m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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