Origin
Rye, NY
Morning in Rye on Friday
Local time
9:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rye, NY to Jamaica, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rye, NY
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Jamaica, NY
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Trip Overview
This 26.2-mile journey from Rye, NY, to Jamaica, NY, is designed for a single day of travel, taking an estimated 41 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate the New England Thruway, Hutchinson River Parkway, and Van Wyck Expressway, with about 50% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $4, making it an economical option. This route offers a mixed driving experience and is well-suited for a quick trip without the need for an overnight stay. Given its short duration, it's perfect for a spontaneous outing or an efficient transfer between locations within the Northeast region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with roughly half of it utilizing highway sections. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 9.6 miles on the New England Thruway, offering a period of consistent travel. As you progress, the drive transitions between these faster highway segments and other road types, keeping the experience varied. This blend means you'll experience both the efficiency of the thruway and parkway systems along with potentially more local traffic patterns as you approach your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New England Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.6 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 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 13 decision points packed into just 26.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.3 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 95 South
6
11 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 14
Toward Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bri...
7
20.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
8
24.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlanti...
9
24.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Rye, NY to Jamaica, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Hutchinson Parkway South along the way.
Hutchinson Parkway South
11 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New England Thruway | 9.6 mi | 12m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Van Wyck Expressway West | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Boston Post Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New England Thruway
— 9.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rye, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on US 1
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Boston Post Road
2
Turn right onto Old Post Road
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Old Post Road
3
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
4
Turn straight onto Playland Parkway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Playland Parkway
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 95 South
Use the straight lane.
6
Merge onto I 95
9.6 mi
·
12 min
·
New England Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 14
Toward Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bridge
8
Merge onto HR
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
10
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
11
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Use the slight left lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Inwood Street
18
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
19
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.31 one way
$8.63 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.66 | $9.33 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.22
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
New England Thruway
(9.6 mi)
$0.67
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$7
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Jamaica, NY
Morning in Jamaica on Friday
Local time
9:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m 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 Rye, NY to Jamaica, NY covers 26.2 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New England Thruway, Hutchinson River Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.1 miles from Rye, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.31 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 13 decision points packed into just 26.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.3 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Rye, NY to Jamaica, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Hutchinson Parkway South along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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