Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
10.3 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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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Woodside, NY
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Jamaica, NY to Woodside, NY is 10.3 miles and takes about 16m via Grand Central Parkway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a quick drive primarily on major parkways and expressways, making it a straightforward urban transit. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick hop between boroughs or as a segment of a larger New York metropolitan area journey. You won't need an overnight stay, leaving you plenty of time for your destination.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Roosevelt Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Pinegrove Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 69th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tuskegee Airmen Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Woodside, NY.
Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
Turn right onto Pinegrove Street
At end of road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue
Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway East
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 678
Take the exit
Merge onto GCP
Keep slight left at fork onto GCP
Keep slight right at fork onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto 69th Street
Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue
Turn slight right onto Woodside Avenue
Turn left onto 58th Street
Turn sharp left onto Roosevelt Avenue
Turn slight right onto Woodside Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 9.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward Grand Central Parkway, La Guardia Airport, RFK Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto GCP / Grand Central Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East toward I 278 West: Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Broadway, Roosevelt Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Broadway East, 69th Street, Roosevelt Avenue, 37th Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$1.70 one way
$3.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.00 | $3.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in Jamaica on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Woodside on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
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 is an 81% highway-focused drive, meaning you'll be on faster-paced roads for most of your journey. Expect a significant stretch of 5.7 miles on the Grand Central Parkway, offering a consistent driving experience. The profile suggests a drive that prioritizes efficiency over winding backroads. You'll likely encounter highway conditions that are typical for the New York metropolitan area, with multiple lanes and moderate traffic flow. It's a direct path designed for getting from point A to point B without many deviations.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
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 14 decision points packed into just 10.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.8 miles (GCP / Grand Central Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jamaica, NY and Woodside, NY, road signs point toward La Guardia Airport, Staten Island, Broadway and Broadway East.
La Guardia Airport
Staten Island
Broadway
Broadway East
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 16m. Total distance: 10.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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