Origin
Steinway, NY
Late night in Steinway on Wednesday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Steinway, NY to Jamaica, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 29, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.4 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Steinway, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Jamaica, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Steinway, NY to Jamaica, NY is 9.4 miles and takes about 16 minutes via Grand Central Parkway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief duration and mostly highway profile, it's a straightforward connection perfect for a quick transit or as part of a larger New York City area exploration. You'll want to be prepared for urban traffic patterns, even on this short hop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Van Wyck Expressway West | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Astoria Boulevard South | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Ditmars Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Inwood Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 42nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Central Parkway
— 5.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Steinway, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on 21st Avenue
497 ft
·
21 sec
·
21st Avenue
2
Turn right onto 42nd Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
42nd Street
3
Turn left onto Ditmars Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Ditmars Boulevard
4
Turn right onto 49th Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
49th Street
5
Turn sharp left onto Astoria Boulevard South
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Astoria Boulevard South
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Grand Central Parkway East
7
Merge onto GCP
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13
Toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
9
Merge onto I 678
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Inwood Street
15
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
16
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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42nd Street
Turn right onto 42nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Ditmars Boulevard
Turn left onto Ditmars Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 13
Toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kenned...
9
7.7 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
$1.56 one way
$3.13 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.55 | $1.68 | $3.37 |
| premium | $4.99 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-27.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Wednesday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Sunny
NE 13 mph
17% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
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
16m 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 drive is mostly highway, with 69% of the 9.4 miles on freeways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 5.3 miles on Grand Central Parkway. You'll transition from highway driving to surface streets for the remainder of the trip, which is about 4.1 miles. Expect to encounter frequent exits and potential merging traffic as you navigate through this urban landscape.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on Grand Central Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway West. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 42nd Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 9.4 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 0.1 miles (42nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Ditmars Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Steinway, NY and Jamaica, NY, road signs point toward Grand Central Parkway East and Kennedy Airport.
Grand Central Parkway East
1.3 mi in
|
~3m
Kennedy Airport
6.8 mi in
|
~11m
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 16m. Total distance: 9.4 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 (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on Grand Central Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.1 miles (42nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Ditmars Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange 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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