Origin
Albertson, NY
Late night in Albertson on Saturday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albertson, NY to Jamaica, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albertson, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Jamaica, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Albertson, NY to Jamaica, NY is 13 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Grand Central Parkway, Northern State Parkway, and I U Willets Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, moving from one Northeast locale to another. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transit, requiring minimal planning. You'll primarily be on parkways, which generally offer a more managed driving experience than standard interstates. Consider this a straightforward hop rather than an extensive journey.
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 23m. Total distance: 13 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is largely highway-focused, with 63% of the journey on major roadways. You'll encounter stretches like the 5.8 miles on Grand Central Parkway, which provides a consistent pace. The route utilizes a combination of parkways and roads like I U Willets Road, suggesting a blend of controlled-access driving and more local thoroughfares. Expect a relatively smooth experience for the majority of the 13 miles, with minimal complex intersections to navigate.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grand Central Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Grand Central Parkway and Northern State Parkway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near I U Willets Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13 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 0.2 miles (I U Willets Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.7 miles (Shelter Rock Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I U Willets Road
At end of road, turn right onto I U Willets Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Shelter Rock Road
Turn right onto Shelter Rock Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward N West: New York
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward N West: New York
8
10.1 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
11.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Parsons Boulevard
Turn left onto Parsons Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Albertson, NY to Jamaica, NY, road signs begin pointing toward N West: New York along the way.
N West: New York
2.2 mi in
|
~4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Northern State Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| I U Willets Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| 164th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Shelter Rock Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Liberty Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Parsons Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 150th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Central Parkway
— 5.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albertson, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on Oak Ridge Lane
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Oak Ridge Lane
2
At end of road, turn right onto I U Willets Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I U Willets Road
3
Continue on I U Willets Road
392 ft
·
10 sec
·
I U Willets Road
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on I U Willets Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I U Willets Road
5
Turn right onto Shelter Rock Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shelter Rock Road
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward N West: New York
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto N
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on GCP
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 17
Toward 168th Street, Parsons Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Grand Central Parkway
11
Turn left onto 164th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
164th Street
12
At end of road, turn right onto NY 25
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
13
Turn left onto Parsons Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Parsons Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
15
Turn left onto 150th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
150th Street
16
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
17
Turn left onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Inwood Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
19
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.14 one way
$4.28 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.31 | $4.63 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
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 Saturday
Local time
12:17 AM
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
23m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Albertson, NY to Jamaica, NY covers 13 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grand Central Parkway, Northern State Parkway, I U Willets Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.5 miles from Albertson, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (I U Willets Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.7 miles (Shelter Rock Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Albertson, NY to Jamaica, NY, road signs begin pointing toward N West: New York along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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