Origin
Woodbury, NY
Afternoon in Woodbury on Sunday
Local time
12:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodbury, 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
39m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodbury, NY
Clément Proust
Jamaica, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Woodbury, NY to Jamaica, NY is 23.5 miles and takes about 39 minutes via Grand Central Parkway and Long Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within New York, making it a convenient option for a quick journey. You'll primarily be on major parkways and expressways, so expect consistent traffic, especially during peak hours. The drive is straightforward, focusing on efficient travel rather than leisurely sightseeing. It's a practical choice if you need to get from one part of Long Island to the other without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Jericho Turnpike | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Long Island Expressway | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Northern State Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Service Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Woodbury Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 164th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Liberty Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Central Parkway
— 5.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on Woodbury Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodbury Road
2
Turn right onto NY 25
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
Use the right lane.
3
Turn slight right onto Store Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Store Hill Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
5
Merge onto I 495
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Long Island Expressway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 36
Toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on North Service Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Service Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road
371 ft
·
14 sec
·
Shelter Rock Road
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward N West: New York
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto N
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on GCP
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 17
Toward 168th Street, Parsons Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Grand Central Parkway
14
Turn left onto 164th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
164th Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto NY 25
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
16
Turn left onto Parsons Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Parsons Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
18
Turn left onto 150th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
150th Street
19
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
20
Turn left onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Inwood Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
22
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 11.6 and 23.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
11.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
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 36
Toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
7
12.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the ramp toward N West: New York
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward N West: New York
8
20.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward 168th Street, Parsons 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 17
Toward 168th Street, Parsons Boulevard
6
22 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Parsons Boulevard
Turn left onto Parsons Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
23.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Inwood Street
Turn left onto Inwood Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.87 one way
$7.74 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.18 | $8.37 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.55 | $9.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.37
Jericho Turnpike
(5.3 mi)
$0.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
12:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
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
10 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
39m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 79% of the journey utilizing major expressways. You'll spend a significant portion on the Grand Central Parkway, including a longest stretch of 5.8 miles without interruption. The route transitions to the Jericho Turnpike and then the Long Island Expressway, maintaining a high-speed character for most of the trip. Expect a steady flow of traffic typical of these busy New York arteries. It's a route designed for getting you to your destination efficiently, with minimal deviations from the main thoroughfares.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 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 Jericho Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.6 miles in.
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 15 decision points packed into just 23.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 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 Woodbury, NY to Jamaica, NY, road signs begin pointing toward N West: New York along the way.
N West: New York
12.7 mi in
|
~20m
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 39m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on Grand Central Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.37 in tolls one way, starting with Jericho Turnpike. 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.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, Hamilton Grange 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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