Origin
Jamaica, NY
Afternoon in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
12:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamaica, NY to Pleasantville, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
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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Pleasantville, NY
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Trip Overview
Jamaica, NY to Pleasantville, NY is 35.5 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Hutchinson River Parkway and Sprain Brook Parkway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive keeps you within New York State, moving from the bustling Northeast region towards a more suburban feel. It's primarily a highway-focused trip, making it a straightforward option for a quick relocation or a visit. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained parkways, so plan for relatively smooth sailing. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip with plenty of flexibility.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Sprain Brook Parkway
— 12.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Pleasantville, 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
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Columbus Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Cross County Parkway West
Use the left lane.
15
Merge onto Cross County Parkway
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cross County Parkway
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 6
Toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto Bronx River Parkway
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Bronx River Parkway
19
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
23
Take the exit onto 28
436 ft
·
12 sec
·
28
Exit 28
Toward Bedford Rd, Pleasantville
Use the slight right lane.
24
Turn right onto Bedford Road
508 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bedford Road
25
Continue on Bedford Road
402 ft
·
8 sec
·
Bedford Road
26
Turn right onto Marble Avenue
161 ft
·
7 sec
·
Marble Avenue
27
Turn right
75 ft
·
5 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 18.2 and 35.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
18.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the ramp toward Cross County Parkway West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Cross County Parkway West
8
19.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway
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 6
Toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway
8
19.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway
6
19.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Sprain Brook Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
35.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
28
Take the exit onto 28 toward Bedford Rd, Pleasantville
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 28
Toward Bedford Rd, Pleasantville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.84 one way
$11.69 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.32 | $12.64 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
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
$6
Tolls
$7
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Pleasantville, NY
Afternoon in Pleasantville on Sunday
Local time
12:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Mount Vernon, NY
18 mi in
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
7 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
53m 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 trip is largely a highway-focused drive, with 87% of the journey on major parkways. You can expect a significant stretch of 12.6 miles on the Sprain Brook Parkway, offering uninterrupted travel. The route utilizes the Van Wyck Expressway initially, transitioning onto the Hutchinson River Parkway and then the Sprain Brook Parkway. These parkways generally provide a consistent driving experience, characterized by multiple lanes and controlled access, minimizing local traffic interruptions. The character remains predominantly that of a swift, efficient parkway cruise throughout.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on Sprain Brook Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sprain Brook Parkway and Hutchinson River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.2 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 21 decision points packed into just 35.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles: 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 Pleasantville, NY, road signs point toward Cross County Parkway West and Bronx Parkway North.
Cross County Parkway West
18.2 mi in
|
~28m
Bronx Parkway North
19.2 mi in
|
~29m
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 Pleasantville, NY
Full guide →Pleasantville is a village in Westchester County, New York. Downtown Pleasantville is very walkable, and has many independent restaurants, boutique shops, and grocery stores. The Jacob Burns Film Center, in the Rome Theater in downtown, was one of the first movie theaters in Westchester, and focuses primarily on independent, documentary, and world cinema.
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 53m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.6 miles on Sprain Brook 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 Pleasantville, 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 18.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Pleasantville, 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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