Trip from Jamaica, NY to North Valley Stream, NY

Drive Time

15m

Distance

6.6 mi

11 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 14m ★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m

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

Downtown Jamaica, NY, NY

Jamaica, NY

Mateusz Walendzik

Downtown North Valley Stream, NY, NY

North Valley Stream, NY

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick transition between Jamaica and North Valley Stream, this 6.6-mile trek is a straightforward local connection. You can easily complete the entire trip in about 15 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With fuel costs estimated at just $1, it is an incredibly budget-friendly option for your transit needs. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast region, you won't encounter any major shifts in geography or climate. Because the drive is so short, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay or complex logistics. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense route for those needing to move between these two New York points efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

3.3 miles from Jamaica, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local experience rather than a high-speed highway cruise. You will spend zero percent of your time on highways, navigating instead through a network of local streets. Your journey relies on a combination of Linden Boulevard, Dutch Broadway, and 115th Avenue to get you to your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 2.8-mile segment on Linden Boulevard, which provides the most consistent flow of the trip. Behind the wheel, you should prepare for a series of turns that require your full attention as you transition between these neighborhood roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Linden Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 2.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Sutphin Boulevard.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Sutphin Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Linden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (Springfield Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Sutphin Boulevard

Turn right onto Sutphin Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | Linden Boulevard

Turn left onto Linden Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
4
3.8 mi into trip | ~10m in | Springfield Boulevard

Turn left onto Springfield Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
4
4.2 mi into trip | ~10m in | 115th Avenue

Turn right onto 115th Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
6.5 mi into trip | ~15m in | North Fletcher Avenue

Turn right onto North Fletcher Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Linden Boulevard 2.8 mi 7m
Dutch Broadway 1.4 mi 2m
115th Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Sutphin Boulevard 0.7 mi 1m
Springfield Boulevard 0.4 mi <1m
Tuskegee Airmen Way 0.3 mi 1m
North Fletcher Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Linden Boulevard — 2.8 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and North Valley Stream, NY.

1

Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way

0.3 mi · 1 min · Tuskegee Airmen Way
2

Turn right onto Sutphin Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Sutphin Boulevard
3

Turn left onto Linden Boulevard

2.8 mi · 7 min · Linden Boulevard
Use the none lane.
4

Turn left onto Springfield Boulevard

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Springfield Boulevard
Use the none lane.
5

Turn right onto 115th Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · 115th Avenue
6

Continue on Dutch Broadway

1.4 mi · 2 min · Dutch Broadway
Use the none lane.
7

Turn right onto North Fletcher Avenue

0.1 mi · 19 sec · North Fletcher Avenue
8

Arrive at destination

North Fletcher Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 15-minute duration, you have total flexibility in your departure time, as there are no long-haul fatigue concerns to manage. You do not need to factor in any planned stops, allowing you to drive straight through from start to finish. Since the route involves multiple local roads, keep your GPS active to navigate the turns between Linden Boulevard and Dutch Broadway accurately. Because this is such a compact journey, you can easily adjust your schedule to avoid local peak traffic hours if you prefer a quieter drive. Focus on staying alert at each intersection, as the turn-heavy nature of this path demands steady navigation throughout the 6.6-mile distance.

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 3.3 miles from Jamaica, NY, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.8 miles.

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 6.6 miles or 15m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 3.3 miles or 8m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Valley Stream, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Jamaica, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Jamaica, NY

This is one driving day of about 6.6 miles and 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jamaica, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Linden Boulevard for about 2.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 3.3 mi from Jamaica, NY · 8m into the drive

Downtown Richmond Hill, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Richmond Hill, NY

3 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

Hempstead, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 6.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Richmond Hill, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 3.3 miles from Jamaica, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in North Valley Stream, NY

The final approach into North Valley Stream, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around North Valley Stream, NY.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.07 one way

$2.15 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $1.16 $2.33
premium $4.88 $1.27 $2.54
diesel $5.64 $1.47 $2.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2 0 $0.69 $0.32
Efficient EV 1.7 0 $0.58 $0.26
EV Truck/SUV 2.6 0 $0.92 $0.42

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Jamaica, NY

Evening in Jamaica on Sunday

Local time

6:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Valley Stream, NY

Evening in North Valley Stream on Sunday

Local time

6:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

11 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

15m 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 North Valley Stream, NY covers 6.6 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Linden Boulevard, Dutch Broadway, 115th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.3 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 $1.07 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 straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Sutphin Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Linden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (Springfield Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Jamaica, NY to North Valley Stream, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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