Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
27.2 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
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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Graniteville, NY
Mel Audelo
Jamaica, NY to Graniteville, NY is 27.2 miles and takes about 44m via Belt Parkway and Staten Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive, making it a convenient option for a quick transfer or a short excursion. With minimal stops recommended and a short duration, you can easily fit this into your day without feeling rushed.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 15.7 mi | 23m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Richmond Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Pinegrove Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Graniteville, 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
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 278
Continue on I 278
Continue on I 278
Take the exit
At end of road, turn left onto Richmond Avenue
Turn right onto Forest Avenue
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 26.3 — 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
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 I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Richmond Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.48 one way
$8.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 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 | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Graniteville on Sunday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 83% of the journey on major expressways. You'll spend most of your time navigating the Belt Parkway and the Staten Island Expressway, including crossing the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 15.7 miles on the Belt Parkway, offering a consistent pace. Expect a driving experience characterized by flowing traffic and swift progress, typical of urban expressway travel.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belt Parkway and Staten Island Expressway. 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 - 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 15 decision points packed into just 27.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Van Wyck Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Graniteville, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway West, Staten Island and Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level.
Belt Parkway West
Staten Island
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
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 44m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). 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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