Origin
Jamaica, NY
Afternoon in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamaica, NY to Greenville, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
24.4 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
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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Greenville, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Jamaica, NY to Greenville, NY is 24.4 miles and takes about 40m via Hutchinson River Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, highway-focused trip that keeps you within New York State the entire way. It's an ideal route for a quick getaway or a straightforward commute, designed for efficiency. Given its brief duration, it's best suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| White Plains Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Columbus Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Hutchinson River Parkway
— 6.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Greenville, 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
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Columbus Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on NY 22
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Continue on NY 22
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Post Road
16
Turn left onto Popham Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Popham Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Continue on Ardsley Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Ardsley Road
18
Turn right
58 ft
·
4 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pinegrove Street
Turn right onto Pinegrove Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Liberty Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whites...
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway
Merge onto I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
23 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Popham Road
Turn left onto Popham Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.02 one way
$8.03 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
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
$4
Tolls
$7
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Greenville, NY
Afternoon in Greenville on Sunday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
4 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
40m 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 primarily highway-focused, with 62% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience stretches like the 6.3-mile segment on the Hutchinson River Parkway, offering a consistent pace. The route utilizes major arteries such as the Hutchinson River Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway, and White Plains Road. Expect a driving experience geared towards covering ground efficiently, with limited transitions to slower, local roads.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on Hutchinson River Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hutchinson River 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.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 24.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
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.
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 40m. Total distance: 24.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on Hutchinson River 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 Greenville, 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 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.
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 Greenville, 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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