Origin
Locust Valley, NY
Afternoon in Locust Valley on Sunday
Local time
12:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Locust Valley, NY to Jamaica, 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
38m
Distance
21.4 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Locust Valley, NY
Marta Wave
Jamaica, NY
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Trip Overview
Locust Valley, NY to Jamaica, NY is 21.4 miles and takes about 38m via Grand Central Parkway and Northern Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface streets as you make your way. It's a relatively short drive, making it a straightforward option for getting from Point A to Point B.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Northern Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Northern State Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Greenvale Glen Cove Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Forest Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Searingtown Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Pratt Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Swamp Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Central Parkway
— 5.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Locust Valley, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on Birch Hill Road
40 ft
·
5 sec
·
Birch Hill Road
2
Turn right onto Forest Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Forest Avenue
3
Turn left onto Walnut Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Walnut Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Town Path
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Town Path
5
At end of road, turn left onto NY 107
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pratt Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on NY 107
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cedar Swamp Road
7
Continue on Greenvale Glen Cove Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Greenvale Glen Cove Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on Glen Cove Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Glen Cove Road
9
Turn right onto NY 25A
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto Searingtown Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Searingtown Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto North Service Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Service Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road
371 ft
·
14 sec
·
Shelter Rock Road
Use the left lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward N West: New York
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto N
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on GCP
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 17
Toward 168th Street, Parsons Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Grand Central Parkway
18
Turn left onto 164th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
164th Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto NY 25
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
20
Turn left onto Parsons Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Parsons Boulevard
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
22
Turn left onto 150th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
150th Street
23
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
24
Turn left onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Inwood Street
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
26
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 9.9 and 21.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
9.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
North Service Road
Turn right onto North Service Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
10.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the ramp toward N West: New York
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward N West: New York
8
18.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward 168th Street, Parsons Boulevard
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 17
Toward 168th Street, Parsons Boulevard
6
19.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Parsons Boulevard
Turn left onto Parsons Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
21.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Inwood Street
Turn left onto Inwood Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.48 one way
$6.96 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $3.76 | $7.53 |
| premium | $4.87 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (57% 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
Jamaica, NY
Afternoon in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
12:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
8 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
38m 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 about 38% highway, with the longest continuous stretch on the Grand Central Parkway covering 5.8 miles. You'll transition from parkway to surface roads, specifically Northern Boulevard, as you approach your destination. Expect numerous exits and merges as you navigate through more developed areas.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Grand Central Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.9 miles in near North Service Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 21.4 miles you will encounter 18 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 9.9 miles (North Service Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Locust Valley, NY to Jamaica, NY, road signs begin pointing toward N West: New York along the way.
N West: New York
10.6 mi in
|
~19m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 38m. Total distance: 21.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on Grand Central Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Jamaica, 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 9.9 miles (North Service Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jamaica, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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