Origin
Rye, NY
Late night in Rye on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rye, NY to Jamaica, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rye, NY
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Jamaica, NY
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Trip Overview
This 26.2-mile journey from Rye, NY, to Jamaica, NY, is designed for a single day of travel, taking an estimated 41 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate the New England Thruway, Hutchinson River Parkway, and Van Wyck Expressway, with about 50% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $4, making it an economical option. This route offers a mixed driving experience and is well-suited for a quick trip without the need for an overnight stay. Given its short duration, it's perfect for a spontaneous outing or an efficient transfer between locations within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New England Thruway | 9.6 mi | 12m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Van Wyck Expressway West | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Boston Post Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New England Thruway
— 9.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rye, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on US 1
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Boston Post Road
2
Turn right onto Old Post Road
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Old Post Road
3
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
4
Turn straight onto Playland Parkway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Playland Parkway
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 95 South
Use the straight lane.
6
Merge onto I 95
9.6 mi
·
12 min
·
New England Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 14
Toward Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bridge
8
Merge onto HR
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
10
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
11
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Use the slight left lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Inwood Street
18
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
19
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 95 South
6
11 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 14
Toward Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bri...
7
20.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
8
24.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlanti...
9
24.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.31 one way
$8.63 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.66 | $9.33 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.22
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
New England Thruway
(9.6 mi)
$0.67
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$7
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Jamaica, NY
Late night in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
NE 5 to 9 mph
33% 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
9 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
41m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with roughly half of it utilizing highway sections. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 9.6 miles on the New England Thruway, offering a period of consistent travel. As you progress, the drive transitions between these faster highway segments and other road types, keeping the experience varied. This blend means you'll experience both the efficiency of the thruway and parkway systems along with potentially more local traffic patterns as you approach your destination.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on New England Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 1.2 miles in.
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 13 decision points packed into just 26.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.3 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): 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.
On the drive from Rye, NY to Jamaica, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Hutchinson Parkway South along the way.
Hutchinson Parkway South
11 mi in
|
~16m
About the Cities
Starting in Rye, NY
Full guide →Founded 1660
Rye is a coastal city in Westchester County of New York. Best known for being home to Rye Playland (also known as Playland Amusement Park) which was built in 1928, the only publicly-owned amusement park in the U.S.A., it has the feel of a charming, wealthy small town along the Long Island Sound. It is the youngest city in New York State. Waterfront covers 60 percent of the city's six square miles. Rye has over 454 acres of parklands which are great for hiking and walking.
Top landmarks
- • Playland — amusement park in Rye, New York
- • Boston Post Road Historic District — historic district in Rye, New York
- • 1838 Peter Augustus Jay House — house in Rye, United States of America
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 41m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). 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 9.6 miles on New England Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.22 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 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 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.3 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 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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