Origin
Jamaica, NY
Morning in Jamaica on Tuesday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamaica, NY to Levittown, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Levittown, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Jamaica, NY to Levittown, NY is 21.2 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Southern State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New York, moving from the bustling Northeast region to another part of the same region. It's a straightforward trip primarily on highways, making it ideal for a quick hop. Consider this route if you need to get from one point to another in the greater New York area without a long commitment. The total distance is manageable for a single day, requiring minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 12.8 mi | 16m |
| Belt Parkway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Sutphin Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Gardiners Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Conduit Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Old Jerusalem Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Tuskegee Airmen Way | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 12.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Levittown, NY.
1
Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
2
Turn right onto Sutphin Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Sutphin Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto NY 27
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Conduit Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long lsland
6
Merge onto BP
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 28N
Toward Wantagh Avenue North, Levittown
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto Wantagh Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Wantagh Avenue
10
Turn left onto Old Jerusalem Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Old Jerusalem Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Gardiners Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Gardiners Avenue
12
Turn right onto NY 24
54 ft
·
0 sec
·
Hempstead Turnpike
Use the right lane.
13
Arrive at destination
NY 24
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 19.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Rockaway Boulevard
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue
Turn left onto NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
SO / Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Isl...
8
18.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Wantagh Avenue North, Levittown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 28N
Toward Wantagh Avenue North, Levittown
6
19.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Old Jerusalem Road
Turn left onto Old Jerusalem Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.49 one way
$6.98 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.77 | $7.55 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 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 | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
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
Levittown, NY
Morning in Levittown on Tuesday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
11 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
32m 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 leans heavily into highway travel, with 72% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience a highway-focused drive, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 12.8 miles on the Southern State Parkway. Expect a consistent pace for most of the trip, utilizing major parkways to cover the distance efficiently. While the core route is highway-centric, the initial and final segments may involve navigating local roads like Sutphin Boulevard before merging onto the parkways.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on Southern State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near Rockaway Boulevard.
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 21.2 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 2 miles (Rockaway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Levittown, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Lsland, Eastern Long Island and Wantagh Avenue North.
Belt Parkway East
3.6 mi in
|
~8m
Eastern Long Lsland
3.6 mi in
|
~8m
Eastern Long Island
6.1 mi in
|
~11m
|
via SO
Wantagh Avenue North
18.9 mi in
|
~28m
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 32m. Total distance: 21.2 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 (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on Southern State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Levittown, 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 2 miles (Rockaway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton 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 Levittown, 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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