Origin
Jamaica, NY
Late night in Jamaica on Saturday
Local time
1:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Jamaica, NY to Hawthorne, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
33 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamaica, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Hawthorne, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Jamaica, NY to Hawthorne, NY is 33 miles and takes about 50 minutes via Hutchinson River Parkway/Sprain Brook Parkway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, making it a simple, short journey north. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, ideal for a quick commute or a brief escape without a significant time commitment. Expect a straightforward trip, mostly on parkways, perfect for a single-day adventure.
About the Cities
Starting 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 50m. Total distance: 33 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 87% of the journey on major parkways and expressways. You'll spend most of your time on the Van Wyck Expressway, Hutchinson River Parkway, and Sprain Brook Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 12.6 miles on the Sprain Brook Parkway, offering a relatively smooth and continuous drive. The character of the road is consistent, keeping you moving efficiently through the Northeast region.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sprain Brook Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sprain Brook Parkway and Hutchinson River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 18 decision points packed into just 33 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
18.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the ramp toward Cross County Parkway West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Cross County Parkway West
8
19.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway
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 6
Toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway
8
19.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway
6
19.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Sprain Brook Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
32.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward Hawthorne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2
Toward Hawthorne
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jamaica, NY and Hawthorne, NY, road signs point toward Cross County Parkway West and Bronx Parkway North.
Cross County Parkway West
18.2 mi in
|
~28m
Bronx Parkway North
19.2 mi in
|
~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Cross County Parkway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sprain Brook Parkway
— 12.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Hawthorne, NY.
1
Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
303 ft
·
17 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
2
Turn right onto Pinegrove Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pinegrove Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue
435 ft
·
13 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
4
Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway East
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway East
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
6
Merge onto I 678
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 678
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
9
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on HR
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
13
Turn right onto NY 22
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Columbus Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Cross County Parkway West
Use the left lane.
15
Merge onto Cross County Parkway
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cross County Parkway
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 6
Toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto Bronx River Parkway
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Bronx River Parkway
19
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Taconic State Parkway
21
Take the exit
461 ft
·
13 sec
Exit 2
Toward Hawthorne
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn left onto West Cross Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Cross Street
23
Turn right onto NY 141
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Broadway
24
Turn slight right
58 ft
·
2 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.5 mi from Jamaica, NY · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Jamaica, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hawthorne, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hawthorne, 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
$5.43 one way
$10.86 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.40 | $12.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$7
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Hawthorne, NY
Late night in Hawthorne on Saturday
Local time
1:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
34°F
Mount Vernon, NY
17 mi in
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
15 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
50m 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 Hawthorne, NY covers 33 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sprain Brook Parkway, Hutchinson River Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.5 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 $5.43 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 18 decision points packed into just 33 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Jamaica, NY and Hawthorne, NY, road signs point toward Cross County Parkway West and Bronx Parkway North.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and African Burial Ground 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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