Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Washington North, NY
James Mirakian
Jamaica, NY
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Port Washington North, NY to Jamaica, NY is 15.7 miles and takes about 31m via Grand Central Parkway, Plandome Road, and Community Drive, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, moving from the northeast to the northeast region. It's a straightforward route that doesn't require an overnight stay, making it perfect for a quick errand or connecting to further travels. You'll find the drive is mostly on well-trafficked parkways and local roads, so expect typical traffic patterns for the area. Consider this a simple, functional transit rather than a scenic expedition.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Plandome Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Community Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Plandome Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Little Neck Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Shore Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Northern Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 164th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Port Washington North, NY and Jamaica, NY.
Start on Seaview Lane
Turn right onto Soundview Drive
Turn left onto Shore Road
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Continue on North Plandome Road
Turn right onto Plandome Road
At end of road, turn right onto NY 25A
Turn left onto Community Drive
Turn slight right
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Continue on Horace Harding Expressway
Turn left onto Little Neck Parkway
Turn right
Take the ramp
Merge onto GCP
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway
Turn left onto 164th Street
At end of road, turn right onto NY 25
Turn left onto Parsons Boulevard
Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue
Turn left onto 150th Street
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
Turn left onto Inwood Street
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 12.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto NY 25A / Northern Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Little Neck Parkway, Douglaston Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the ramp toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Regular Gas
$2.55 one way
$5.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| premium | $4.87 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Port Washington North on Sunday
Local time
7:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Slight Chance Light Rain
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Morning in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
7:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Light Rain
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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.
Nearly 40% of this 15.7-mile drive is on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 4.9 miles on Grand Central Parkway. The profile is mixed highway and surface, meaning you'll transition from parkway cruising to navigating surface streets. Be prepared for merging traffic as you enter and exit the parkway segments.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Main Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 22 decision points packed into just 15.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (NY 25A / Northern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Port Washington North, NY to Jamaica, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Grand Central Parkway West along the way.
Grand Central Parkway West
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 31m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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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