Origin
Jamaica, NY
Morning in Jamaica on Tuesday
Local time
11:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamaica, NY to New Brighton, 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
46m
Distance
25.2 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
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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New Brighton, NY
Mel Audelo
Trip Overview
Jamaica, NY to New Brighton, NY is 25.2 miles and takes about 46m via Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused trip entirely within New York. You'll be navigating major parkways and expressways, making it a convenient option for a quick transit between these two points. Given its short length and minimal duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The primary roads are well-maintained and designed for efficient travel, making the journey predictable.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 15.7 mi | 23m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Tompkins Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Hylan Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Cebra Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 15.7 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and New Brighton, 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
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
4
Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Merge onto I 678
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 1W
Toward Belt Parkway West
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1W
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto BP
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3
Toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 278
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
13
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
14
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 14
Toward Hylan Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto Narrows Road North
350 ft
·
8 sec
·
Narrows Road North
17
Continue on Narrows Road North
173 ft
·
8 sec
·
Narrows Road North
18
Turn right onto Hylan Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Hylan Boulevard
19
Turn left onto Tompkins Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Tompkins Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Canal Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Canal Street
21
Continue on Wright Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Wright Street
22
Turn right onto Van Duzer Street
307 ft
·
18 sec
·
Van Duzer Street
23
Turn left onto Beach Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Beach Street
Use the left lane.
24
At end of road, turn right onto Saint Pauls Avenue
141 ft
·
10 sec
·
Saint Pauls Avenue
25
Turn left onto Cebra Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Cebra Avenue
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto Castleton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Castleton Avenue
27
Turn left onto Jersey Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Jersey Street
28
Turn left onto Brighton Avenue
225 ft
·
12 sec
·
Brighton Avenue
29
Turn right onto York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
York Avenue
30
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Prospect Avenue
31
Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
32
Turn left onto Cassidy Place
279 ft
·
12 sec
·
Cassidy Place
33
Arrive at destination
Cassidy Place
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 255 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 23.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1W
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
8
18.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 3
Toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Isl...
7
18.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
7
21.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward Hylan Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 14
Toward Hylan Boulevard
7
23.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Beach Street
Turn left onto Beach Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.15 one way
$8.30 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.88 | $9.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 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 | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
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
New Brighton, NY
Morning in New Brighton on Tuesday
Local time
11:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
1 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
46m 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 predominantly highway-focused, with 71% of the journey on major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Belt Parkway, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.7 miles. The route also incorporates the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and the Van Wyck Expressway, indicating a dynamic mix of high-speed parkways and urban expressway driving. Expect a consistent pace with limited opportunities for slower, scenic detours, as the profile leans heavily towards efficient travel.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.7 mi on Belt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belt Parkway and Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 25 decision points packed into just 25.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 18.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 New Brighton, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway West, Staten Island and Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level.
Belt Parkway West
1.9 mi in
|
~3m
Staten Island
18.3 mi in
|
~29m
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
18.8 mi in
|
~30m
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.
Arriving in New Brighton, NY
Full guide →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 46m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.7 miles on Belt Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 New Brighton, 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: 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; at 18.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, Statue Of Liberty National Monument and Governors Island 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 New Brighton, 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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