Origin
Jamaica, NY
Late night in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamaica, NY to Woodlawn, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
17.7 mi
28 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 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Woodlawn, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Jamaica, NY to Woodlawn, NY is 17.7 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Van Wyck Expressway and Bronx River Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, highway-focused drive primarily within New York, making it a convenient option for local travel or a quick transit between areas. You'll spend most of your time on major expressways, so expect consistent traffic flow typical of urban and suburban environments in the Northeast. This route is best suited for those who want to get from point A to point B efficiently without extensive detours or scenic exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Van Wyck Expressway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| I 95 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 233rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pinegrove Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Van Wyck Expressway
— 5.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Woodlawn, 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
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 19S-W; 19N
Toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 19S-W
Toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
Use the slight left lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 95 South
13
Merge onto I 95
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
16
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Bronx River Parkway North, White Plains
17
Merge onto BR
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
421 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 10
Toward East 233rd Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto East 236th Street
11 ft
·
0 sec
·
East 236th Street
20
Turn right onto Bronx Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bronx Boulevard
21
Turn right onto East 233rd Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
East 233rd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto Katonah Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Katonah Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Katonah Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pinegrove Street
Turn right onto Pinegrove Street
Navigation decision point
8
10.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
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 19S-W; 19N
Toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: Geor...
10
10.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 19S-W
Toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washingto...
7
12.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Rosedale Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
7
17 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward East 233rd Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward East 233rd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.75 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
| premium | $4.87 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
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
$3
Tolls
$7
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Woodlawn, NY
Late night in Woodlawn on Sunday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
6 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
29m 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 overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 79% of the journey taking place on expressways. You'll encounter stretches like the Van Wyck Expressway, where you can expect to travel for up to 5.7 miles without interruption. The main roads include the Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx River Parkway, and Whitestone Expressway, indicating a consistent pace with higher speed limits. Expect a smooth, albeit busy, driving experience as you navigate these primary arteries, characteristic of urban commuting.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on Van Wyck Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Van Wyck Expressway and Bronx River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Pinegrove Street.
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 18 decision points packed into just 17.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Pinegrove Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 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 Woodlawn, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut, Bronx River Parkway North and White Plains.
Manhattan
10.3 mi in
|
~15m
New Haven Connecticut
10.3 mi in
|
~15m
Bronx River Parkway North
12.7 mi in
|
~20m
White Plains
12.7 mi in
|
~20m
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 29m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on Van Wyck Expressway. 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 Woodlawn, 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 0.1 miles (Pinegrove Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 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 Woodlawn, 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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