Origin
Jamaica, NY
Afternoon in Jamaica on Friday
Local time
1:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamaica, NY to Seaside, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
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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Seaside, NY
Peter Olexa
Trip Overview
Jamaica, NY to Seaside, NY is 10.7 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Cross Bay Boulevard/Belt Parkway/Van Wyck Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, making it an easy local excursion. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick getaway or a spontaneous drive. You'll encounter a mix of urban and parkway driving, so expect varied traffic conditions. It's a straightforward journey perfect for a single-day adventure.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed bag of road types, with about 30% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate through urban streets before merging onto the Belt Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 5.1 miles on Cross Bay Boulevard, offering a more uninterrupted segment. As you progress, the character shifts from city traffic to faster-paced parkway driving. Be prepared for this transition as you make your way toward your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cross Bay Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Van Wyck Expressway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 10.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Van Wyck Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Van Wyck Expressway
Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kenned...
9
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1W
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
8
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward Cross Bay Boulevard South, Rockaways
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 17S
Toward Cross Bay Boulevard South, Rockaways
8
10.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Rockaway Freeway
At end of road, turn right onto Rockaway Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Seaside, NY, road signs point toward Kennedy Airport, Belt Parkway West, Cross Bay Boulevard South, Rockaways and Riis Park.
Kennedy Airport
1.1 mi in
|
~2m
Belt Parkway West
1.9 mi in
|
~3m
Cross Bay Boulevard South
4.3 mi in
|
~7m
Rockaways
4.3 mi in
|
~7m
Riis Park
9.9 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Bay Boulevard | 5.1 mi | 13m |
| Belt Parkway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Cross Bay Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Rockaway Freeway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Beach Channel Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pinegrove Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cross Bay Boulevard
— 5.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Seaside, 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
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
4
Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Merge onto I 678
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 1W
Toward Belt Parkway West
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1W
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto BP
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 17S
Toward Cross Bay Boulevard South, Rockaways
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto Cross Bay Boulevard
5.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Cross Bay Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on Cross Bay Bridge
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Cross Bay Bridge
13
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Toward Riis Park
14
Turn straight onto Beach Channel Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Beach Channel Drive
15
Turn left onto Seaside Avenue
492 ft
·
23 sec
·
Seaside Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
At end of road, turn right onto Rockaway Freeway
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Rockaway Freeway
Use the right lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Rockaway Freeway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.76 one way
$3.52 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.90 | $3.81 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$7
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 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 | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Seaside, NY
Afternoon in Seaside on Friday
Local time
1:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
8 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
26m 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 Seaside, NY covers 10.7 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cross Bay Boulevard, Belt Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.4 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 $1.76 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 12 decision points packed into just 10.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Van Wyck Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Jamaica, NY and Seaside, NY, road signs point toward Kennedy Airport, Belt Parkway West, Cross Bay Boulevard South, Rockaways and Riis Park.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial. 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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