Origin
Tremont, NY
Late night in Tremont on Sunday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tremont, 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
27m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tremont, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Jamaica, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 15.2-mile drive from Tremont to Jamaica, NY, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 27 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $3, it's an economical option for getting between these two points within New York. The route is primarily highway-focused, utilizing major arteries like the Van Wyck Expressway, Cross Bronx Expressway, and Whitestone Expressway. Given its short duration and manageable distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. It offers a practical way to navigate within the bustling Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Van Wyck Expressway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Van Wyck Expressway West | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Tremont Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Grand Concourse | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Van Wyck Expressway
— 4.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tremont, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on Grand Concourse
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Grand Concourse
2
Turn right onto East Burnside Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Burnside Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto Valentine Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Valentine Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Third Avenue
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Third Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
86 ft
·
2 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 95 North: Cross Bronx Expressway, New Haven Connecticut
8
Merge onto I 95
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 6A
Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 678
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
11
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
12
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
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.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Inwood Street
19
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
20
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 13.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Valentine Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Valentine Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Tremont Avenue
Turn left onto East Tremont Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6A
Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
8
13.5 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
13.7 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
$2.50 one way
$5.00 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.95 | $5.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$7
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Jamaica, NY
Late night in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
5:55 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
33 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
27m 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 highway-focused experience for the majority of this 15.2-mile journey, with 72% of the drive on expressways. You'll spend a significant amount of time on the Van Wyck Expressway, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 4.3 miles. The route is characterized by consistent speeds and direct travel, typical of major urban expressways. While not a scenic route, it prioritizes efficient movement through the New York landscape, connecting you from one point to another with minimal detours.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on Van Wyck Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Van Wyck Expressway and Cross Bronx Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Valentine Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 16 decision points packed into just 15.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Valentine Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (East Tremont Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 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.
Between Tremont, NY and Jamaica, NY, road signs point toward New Haven Connecticut and Queens.
New Haven Connecticut
1.1 mi in
|
~3m
Queens
3.9 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
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 miles on Van Wyck Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.55 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 0.4 miles (Valentine Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (East Tremont Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 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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