Origin
Jamaica, NY
Night in Jamaica on Thursday
Local time
10:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamaica, NY to Merrick, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
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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Merrick, NY
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Trip Overview
This quick 14.9-mile drive from Jamaica, NY, to Merrick, NY, will take you about 24 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a same-day trip. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $2, this route is budget-friendly for a short excursion. You'll primarily navigate via Sunrise Highway, South Conduit Avenue, and Sutphin Boulevard, experiencing a local drive with frequent turns. Since it's a relatively short distance within the Northeast region of New York, no overnight stay is necessary. This is a straightforward option for a quick hop between these two New York locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 14.9-mile journey. While the highway share is around 3, the majority of your time will be spent on local roads, requiring your attention for numerous turns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.5 miles along Sunrise Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before returning to more intricate local navigation. This route's personality is defined by its frequent changes in direction rather than long, sweeping highway segments.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunrise Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near Rockaway Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 14.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 2 miles (Rockaway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Rockaway Boulevard
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue
Turn left onto NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
4.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville 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 23B
Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boule...
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Merrick Avenue North
Turn right onto Merrick Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
14.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
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 Merrick, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway East and Eastern Long Lsland.
Belt Parkway East
3.6 mi in
|
~8m
Eastern Long Lsland
3.6 mi in
|
~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 9.5 mi | 12m |
| South Conduit Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| Sutphin Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Belt Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Tuskegee Airmen Way | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Merrick Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 9.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Merrick, NY.
1
Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
2
Turn right onto Sutphin Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Sutphin Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto NY 27
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Conduit Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long lsland
6
Merge onto BP
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Belt Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 23B
Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on NY 27
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Sunrise Highway
10
Turn right onto Merrick Avenue North
63 ft
·
6 sec
·
Merrick Avenue North
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left
86 ft
·
6 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.45 one way
$4.91 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
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
Merrick, NY
Night in Merrick on Thursday
Local time
10:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m 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 Merrick, NY covers 14.9 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, South Conduit Avenue, Sutphin Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.4 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 $2.45 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 14.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 2 miles (Rockaway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Jamaica, NY and Merrick, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway East and Eastern Long Lsland.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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