Origin
Jamaica, NY
Late night in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamaica, NY to Jericho, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.5 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Jericho, NY
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Trip Overview
Jamaica, NY to Jericho, NY is 19.5 miles and takes about 30m via Grand Central Parkway and Long Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, primarily highway-focused drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for a quick commute or an easy start to a longer journey. You'll be on major parkways and expressways for most of the way, making it a convenient option when you need to get from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Long Island Expressway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Northern State Parkway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Jericho Turnpike | 1 mi | 1m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Service Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pinegrove Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Central Parkway
— 6.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Jericho, 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
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 8
Toward Main Street, Union Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Street
9
Turn right onto Grand Central Parkway
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
11
Merge onto GCP
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on N
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 27S
Toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Shelter Rock Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn right onto South Service Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Service Road
Use the right lane.
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
17
Merge onto I 495
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 40E
Toward NY 25 East: Syosset
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn straight onto NY 25
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
21
Turn straight onto NY 106; NY 107
281 ft
·
4 sec
·
Broadway
22
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
23
Turn straight onto NY 25
252 ft
·
4 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
24
Arrive at destination
NY 25
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 18 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8
Toward Main Street, Union Turnpike
6
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Grand Central Parkway
Turn right onto Grand Central Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
11.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27S
Toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
8
11.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Shelter Rock Road
Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
18 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward NY 25 East: Syosset
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40E
Toward NY 25 East: Syosset
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.21 one way
$6.42 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.07
Jericho Turnpike
(1 mi)
$0.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 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 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Jericho, NY
Late night in Jericho on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 84% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience stretches like the 6.5 miles on Grand Central Parkway, which offer a consistent, flowing pace. The Long Island Expressway and Northern State Parkway also contribute to the highway feel, characterized by multiple lanes and higher speeds. Expect a dynamic but generally smooth driving experience as you navigate these well-maintained parkways and expressways, designed for efficient travel across the area.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on Grand Central Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Grand Central Parkway and Long Island Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
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 19.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (Grand Central Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jamaica, NY and Jericho, NY, road signs point toward Union Turnpike, Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Shelter Rock Road South and Searingtown.
Union Turnpike
1.5 mi in
|
~2m
Grand Central Parkway East
3.5 mi in
|
~7m
Eastern Long Island
3.5 mi in
|
~7m
Shelter Rock Road South
11.1 mi in
|
~17m
Searingtown
11.1 mi in
|
~17m
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 30m. Total distance: 19.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on Grand Central Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.07 in tolls one way, starting with Jericho Turnpike. 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 Jericho, 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 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (Grand Central Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jericho, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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