Origin
Tuckahoe, NY
Afternoon in Tuckahoe on Sunday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tuckahoe, NY to Jamaica, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 49m
Distance
79 mi
127 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tuckahoe, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Jamaica, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Tuckahoe to Jamaica is 79 miles and takes about 1 hour 49 minutes via Sunrise Highway and Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its mostly surface road profile and relatively short duration, it's a straightforward drive. You'll find the majority of the miles are on Sunrise Highway, making for a consistent cruise for a significant portion of the trip. This route is best suited for a single-day excursion, with ample time for any necessary stops.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.5 miles from Tuckahoe, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 70.3 mi | 1h 33m |
| Belt Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Sebonac Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| County Road 39 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Shrubland Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Inwood Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 70.3 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuckahoe, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on this road
67 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Sebonac Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Sebonac Road
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Sebonac Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sebonac Road
4
Continue on Shrubland Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shrubland Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto NY 27; CR 39
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 39
6
Continue on NY 27
70 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
8
Merge onto BP
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
13
Continue on I 678
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit
504 ft
·
15 sec
Exit 4
Toward Liberty Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on Van Wyck Expressway East
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway East
16
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / right 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
Trip Plan
For this 79-mile drive, departing mid-morning is a good idea to avoid the heaviest local traffic. Since the total travel time is under two hours, you won't need to plan for extensive stops, but consider a brief pause if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $13, so ensure you start with a sufficient amount. The longest continuous stretch is over 70 miles on Sunrise Highway, so be prepared for that section to be the most consistent part of your drive. Flexibility is key here – you can easily complete this trip in one day with time to spare.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.5 miles from Tuckahoe, NY, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.5 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jamaica, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Tuckahoe, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tuckahoe, NY
This is one driving day of about 79 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Tuckahoe, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sunrise Highway for about 70.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.5 miles from Tuckahoe, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Sunrise Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 73.9 and 78.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
73.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
6
75.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
76.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge
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 19
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whites...
7
78.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
Take the exit toward Liberty Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4
Toward Liberty Avenue
7
78.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
|
Liberty Avenue
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.84 one way
$25.68 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $13.90 | $27.79 |
| premium | $4.87 | $15.13 | $30.27 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $16.80 | $33.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.30 | $3.79 |
| Efficient EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.91 | $3.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.06 | $5.06 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
14 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
1h 49m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily surface roads, with about 4% on highways. You'll experience the longest stretch on Sunrise Highway, covering 70.3 miles. Expect a significant amount of time on surface roads, which means you'll encounter more intersections and varying speed limits. The transition from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you get closer to your destination, requiring more attention to local traffic and signals.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.3 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 73.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79 miles you will encounter 13 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 73.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.8 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.2 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.
On the drive from Tuckahoe, NY to Jamaica, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
73.9 mi in
|
~1h 40m
About the Cities
Starting in Tuckahoe, NY
Full guide →Tuckahoe is a village in Westchester County, New York and a small suburb of New York City.
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 1h 49m. Total distance: 79 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70.3 miles on Sunrise Highway. 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 73.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.8 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.2 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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