Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
28.4 mi
46 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamaica, NY
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Mariners Harbor, NY
Matthis Volquardsen
Jamaica, NY to Mariners Harbor, NY is 28.4 miles and takes about 48 minutes via Belt Parkway and Staten Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive within New York, connecting two points within the Northeast region. Expect a high percentage of highway driving, making it a quick transit rather than a leisurely exploration. It's a good option if you need to get from Queens to Staten Island efficiently, with minimal fuss. The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is a notable feature of this short trip.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 28.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This route is heavily characterized by its highway-focused profile, with 80% of the journey utilizing major expressways. You'll spend a significant amount of time on the Belt Parkway and the Staten Island Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.7 miles along the Belt Parkway, offering a consistent driving experience. The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge will be a key segment connecting the boroughs. Overall, anticipate a fast-paced drive primarily on well-maintained, multi-lane roadways.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belt Parkway and Staten Island Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.
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 19 decision points packed into just 28.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Forest Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jamaica, NY and Mariners Harbor, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway West, Staten Island and Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level.
Belt Parkway West
Staten Island
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 15.7 mi | 23m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 5 mi | 7m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Forest Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Union Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Pinegrove Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Mariners Harbor, NY.
Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
Turn right onto Pinegrove Street
At end of road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue
Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 678
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto BP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 278
Continue on I 278
Continue on I 278
Take the exit
Merge onto NY 440
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Willow Road East
Turn left onto Forest Avenue
Turn right onto Union Avenue
Turn left onto Forest Court
Turn right onto Bush Avenue
Turn right onto Coonley Court
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.67 one way
$9.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.05 | $10.11 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.50 | $11.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Jamaica on Friday
Local time
11:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Night in Mariners Harbor on Friday
Local time
11:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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