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Trip from Jamaica, NY to Bergen Beach, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

22m

Distance

11.3 mi

18 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

neighborhood of Queens, New York City, United States

Jamaica, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jamaica, NY to Bergen Beach, NY covers 11.3 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pinegrove Street, Liberty Avenue, Van Wyck Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.86 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

5.6 miles from Jamaica, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 11.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pinegrove Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Jamaica, NY to Bergen Beach, NY is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jamaica, NY to Bergen Beach, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pinegrove Street
Liberty Avenue
Van Wyck Expressway
I 678 South
Belt Parkway West
Belt Parkway
North Conduit Avenue
Linden Boulevard

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Pinegrove Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Bergen Beach, NY.

1

Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way

302 ft · 17 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
2

Turn right onto Pinegrove Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Pinegrove Street
3

At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Liberty Avenue
4

Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Van Wyck Expressway
5

Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
6

Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

0.6 mi · 40 sec · Van Wyck Expressway
7

Take the exit slight right toward Belt Parkway West

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Belt Parkway West
8

Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

0.5 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
9

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

1.4 mi · 2 min · Belt Parkway
10

Take the exit slight right toward North Conduit Avenue

0.3 mi · 33 sec · North Conduit Avenue
11

Merge slight right onto North Conduit Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Conduit Avenue
12

Turn straight onto Linden Boulevard

2.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard
13

Turn left onto Van Sinderen Avenue

230 ft · 7 sec · Van Sinderen Avenue
14

Continue on Avenue D

1.2 mi · 2 min · Avenue D
15

Turn right onto Foster Avenue

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Foster Avenue
16

Turn left onto Ralph Avenue

1.4 mi · 3 min · Ralph Avenue
17

Turn left onto Avenue N

325 ft · 14 sec · Avenue N
18

Continue on Veterans Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Veterans Avenue
19

Turn right onto East 71st Street

144 ft · 14 sec · East 71st Street
20

Turn left onto Avenue U

259 ft · 17 sec · Avenue U
21

Turn left onto East 72nd Street

36 ft · 2 sec · East 72nd Street
22

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 5.6 miles from Jamaica, NY, or about 11m into the drive.

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 11 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 5.6 miles or 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bergen Beach, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Jamaica, NY.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Jamaica, NY

This is one driving day of about 11.3 miles and 22m.

At 11.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 5.6 mi from Jamaica, NY · 11m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

East Flatbush, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East New York, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 5.6 miles from Jamaica, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bergen Beach, NY

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bergen Beach, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.86 one way

$3.72 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $2.01 $4.02
premium $4.92 $2.19 $4.38
diesel $5.61 $2.49 $4.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 4 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 3.4 0 $1.19 $0.54
Efficient EV 2.8 0 $0.99 $0.45
EV Truck/SUV 4.5 0 $1.58 $0.72

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Jamaica, NY

Night in Jamaica on Wednesday

Local time

11:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bergen Beach, NY

Night in Bergen Beach on Wednesday

Local time

11:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

1 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

22m 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 Jamaica, NY to Bergen Beach, NY covers 11.3 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pinegrove Street, Liberty Avenue, Van Wyck Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.6 miles from Jamaica, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.86 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.
The drive from Jamaica, NY to Bergen Beach, NY is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jamaica, NY to Bergen Beach, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jamaica, NY to Bergen Beach, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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