Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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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Mott Haven, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Jamaica, NY to Mott Haven, NY is 12.8 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Grand Central Parkway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, making it a quick and efficient way to travel between these two locations. Given its brevity, it’s ideal for a simple commute or a quick errand run, requiring minimal planning.
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 22m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This route is largely highway-focused, with 69% of the drive on major roads. You'll encounter the Grand Central Parkway for a continuous stretch of 7.3 miles, offering a consistent driving experience. The drive utilizes major arteries like the Van Wyck Expressway and the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, characterized by steady traffic flow and higher speeds typical of urban parkways. Expect a straightforward journey with minimal detours from the main highway path.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Grand Central Parkway and Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Pinegrove Street.
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 12.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Pinegrove Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.8 miles (GCP / Grand Central Parkway): 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.
Turn right onto Pinegrove Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward Grand Central Parkway, La Guardia Airport, RFK Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto GCP / Grand Central Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto GCP / Grand Central Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Willis Avenue, Third Avenue Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Jamaica, NY to Mott Haven, NY, road signs begin pointing toward La Guardia Airport along the way.
La Guardia Airport
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Pinegrove Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Willis Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 135th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Mott Haven, NY.
Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
Turn right onto Pinegrove Street
At end of road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue
Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway East
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 678
Take the exit
Merge onto GCP
Keep slight left at fork onto GCP
Keep slight left at fork onto GCP
Continue on I 278
Take the exit
Continue on I 87
Take the exit
Continue on East 135th Street
Turn right onto Willis Avenue
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.21 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 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 | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Jamaica on Friday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Mott Haven on Friday
Local time
6:59 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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