Origin
Thiells, NY
Late night in Thiells on Saturday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Thiells, NY to Jamaica, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
48.6 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thiells, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Jamaica, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Thiells, NY to Jamaica, NY covers 48.6 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Thiells-Mount Ivy Road, Route 202, Palisades Interstate Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in Jamaica, NY
Full guide →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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 48.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 12m drive with frequent turns across 48.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Thiells-Mount Ivy Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Thiells, NY to Jamaica, NY is easy. At 1h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Thiells, NY to Jamaica, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Thiells-Mount Ivy Road | — | — |
| Route 202 | — | — |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | — | — |
| George Washington Bridge (upper level) | — | — |
| Trans-Manhattan Expressway | — | — |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | — | — |
| I 678 South | — | — |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thiells, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
276 ft
·
8 sec
·
Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
3
Exit the roundabout onto Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Thiells-Mount Ivy Road
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 202
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Route 202
5
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
26 mi
·
34 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
7
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
8
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
9
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
10
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
12
Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
13
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
14
Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
16
Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
17
Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
18
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
19
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
20
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Inwood Street
21
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
3 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.3 mi from Thiells, NY · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Thiells, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jamaica, NY
The final approach into Jamaica, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.00 one way
$16.00 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.65 | $17.30 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.42 | $18.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$23
Total
$31
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Late night in Jamaica on Saturday
Local time
4:02 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 12m 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 Thiells, NY to Jamaica, NY covers 48.6 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Thiells-Mount Ivy Road, Route 202, Palisades Interstate Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.3 miles from Thiells, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.00 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.
The drive from Thiells, NY to Jamaica, NY is easy. At 1h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Thiells, NY to Jamaica, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Thiells, NY to Jamaica, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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