Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
38.1 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
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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Oakdale, NY
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Jamaica, NY to Oakdale, NY is 38.1 miles and takes about 56 minutes via Sunrise Highway and South Conduit Avenue, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, traversing familiar Northeast terrain. Expect a fairly urban feel for much of the journey, with a focus on local roads rather than a sprawling interstate experience. It's a straightforward, short drive perfect for a single day trip when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 31.6 mi | 42m |
| South Conduit Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| Sutphin Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Montauk Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Belt Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Tuskegee Airmen Way | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Vanderbilt Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Oakdale, NY.
Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
Turn right onto Sutphin Boulevard
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
Turn left onto NY 27
Take the ramp
Merge onto BP
Take the exit
Continue on NY 27
Continue on NY 27
Take the exit
Turn left onto CR 85
Turn right onto Vanderbilt Boulevard
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Jamaica, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 37 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Sutphin Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NY 27A, CR 85: Montauk Highway, Oakdale, Great River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$6.27 one way
$12.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.38 | $14.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Scattered Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Oakdale on Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Scattered Rain Showers
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 leans towards a turn-heavy local drive, with a highway share of 100% indicating you'll be on main arteries for the majority of the trip. The longest stretch without a significant turn is 31.6 miles on Sunrise Highway, offering a period of more consistent driving. You'll navigate through South Conduit Avenue and Sutphin Boulevard before merging onto Sunrise Highway, so be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed as you transition between these roads. It's less about open highway cruising and more about efficient navigation through built-up areas.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Sutphin Boulevard.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Sutphin Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Rockaway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jamaica, NY and Oakdale, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway East and Eastern Long Lsland.
Belt Parkway East
Eastern Long Lsland
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 56m. Total distance: 38.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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