Origin
Ridgewood, NY
Morning in Ridgewood on Tuesday
Local time
9:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ridgewood, NY to Jamaica, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
6.3 mi
10 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ridgewood, NY
Mel Audelo
Jamaica, NY
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Trip Overview
Ridgewood, NY to Jamaica, NY is 6.3 miles and takes about 13 minutes via Myrtle Avenue and Metropolitan Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 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 practical drive primarily on local roads, offering a straightforward way to get from one borough to another. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a short errand, requiring minimal planning and time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Metropolitan Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Van Wyck Expressway West | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Cooper Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hillside Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cypress Hills Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Myrtle Avenue
— 1.7 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgewood, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on Cornelia Street
46 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cornelia Street
2
Turn right onto Myrtle Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Myrtle Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto Cypress Hills Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Cypress Hills Street
4
Turn left onto Cooper Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cooper Avenue
5
Turn slight right onto Myrtle Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Myrtle Avenue
6
Turn slight right
156 ft
·
5 sec
7
Turn straight onto Forest Park Drive
476 ft
·
9 sec
·
Forest Park Drive
8
Take the ramp
525 ft
·
13 sec
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
9
Merge onto JR
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 6
Toward NY 25: Metropolitan Avenue, Queens Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
126 ft
·
3 sec
Toward Metropolitan Avenue East
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Metropolitan Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Metropolitan Avenue
13
Turn slight left onto Hillside Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
14
Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Inwood Street
17
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
18
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Lo...
8
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward NY 25: Metropolitan Avenue, Queens 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 6
Toward NY 25: Metropolitan Avenue, Queens Boule...
8
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Metropolitan Avenue East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Metropolitan Avenue East
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Van Wyck Expressway West
Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Liberty Avenue
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.04 one way
$2.07 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.12 | $2.24 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.55 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Morning in Jamaica on Tuesday
Local time
9:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Sunny
S 12 mph
3% chance
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
39 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
13m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with about 30% of it on highways. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 1.7 miles on Myrtle Avenue. The journey transitions between bustling urban streets and segments of the Jackie Robinson Parkway, providing a varied driving feel. Expect a dynamic road personality, shifting from city traffic to more open parkway conditions as you progress toward your destination.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.7 mi on Myrtle Avenue.
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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in.
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 6.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 2.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Ridgewood, NY and Jamaica, NY, road signs point toward Jackie Robinson Parkway East, Eastern Long Island and Metropolitan Avenue East.
Jackie Robinson Parkway East
2.5 mi in
|
~5m
Eastern Long Island
2.5 mi in
|
~5m
Metropolitan Avenue East
3.7 mi in
|
~7m
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
This 6.3-mile jaunt is an easy same-day round trip, perfect for a quick weekend excursion. You'll be back before you know it, with only 13 minutes of driving time.
Family Friendly
With a 13-minute drive time and minimal complexity, this route is short enough to keep kids happy. Just be mindful of the 6/10 complexity rating for navigation.
Solo Traveler
This 6.3-mile route is a breeze for a solo traveler, taking only about 13 minutes. You'll have plenty of time to explore without feeling rushed.
EV Driver
At just 6.3 miles, this drive is easily manageable on a single charge for an EV. You won't need to worry about finding chargers on this short trip.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 1.7 miles on Myrtle Avenue. 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 2.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and Stonewall 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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