Origin
Franklin Square, NY
Late night in Franklin Square on Saturday
Local time
4:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin Square, 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
18m
Distance
11 mi
18 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 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin Square, NY
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Jamaica, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Franklin Square to Jamaica, New York, you are looking at a brief 11-mile journey that typically takes about 25 minutes. This transit is strictly a local affair within the Northeast region, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate primarily via Corona Avenue, SO West, and the Southern State Parkway to reach your destination. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute. Because the duration is so short, you certainly do not need to worry about overnight accommodations or long-haul planning. It is a straightforward, functional route that gets you where you need to go without any unnecessary complexity.
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 18m. Total distance: 11 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Since the highway share for this 11-mile stretch is 0%, you will spend your entire time navigating surface streets and local parkway transitions. The route lacks any long, uninterrupted highway stretches, requiring your full attention as you navigate through various turns. You will find that the personality of this drive is dictated by local traffic patterns rather than open-road cruising. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that demands frequent adjustments behind the wheel as you work your way through the local infrastructure.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Belt Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belt Parkway and Southern State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in near BP / Belt Parkway.
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 12 decision points packed into just 11 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
7.9 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
8.3 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
10.5 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
10.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Liberty Avenue
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 Franklin Square, NY to Jamaica, NY, road signs begin pointing toward So West: New York along the way.
So West: New York
1.8 mi in
|
~3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Southern State Parkway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Franklin Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Corona Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Inwood Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Van Wyck Expressway East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 4.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Square, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on Franklin Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Franklin Avenue
2
Turn right onto Corona Avenue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Corona Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward SO West: New York
4
Merge onto SO
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Southern State Parkway
5
Continue on BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto BP
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
11
Continue on I 678
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
504 ft
·
15 sec
Exit 4
Toward Liberty Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on Van Wyck Expressway East
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway East
14
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Inwood Street
16
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
17
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.62 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
4:20 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
18m 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 Franklin Square, NY to Jamaica, NY covers 11 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Belt Parkway, Southern State Parkway, Franklin Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.5 miles from Franklin Square, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.81 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 is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 11 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Franklin Square, NY to Jamaica, NY, road signs begin pointing toward So West: New York along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground National Monument 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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