Road Trips from Jamaica, NY
Jamaica, NY, NY is a good starting point if you're looking for a mix of short hops and longer hauls. You've got options ranging from under an hour to over eight hours, with most routes sticking to highways. Terrain varies from flat to hilly, and all destinations include park access. This makes it easy to plan anything from a quick afternoon outing to a multi-day adventure.
Total Routes
19
Shortest
2h
With Parks Nearby
19
Full-day getaway
Wellsville, NY
3h 54m190.8 mi one way
For a longer drive with gently rolling terrain, Wellsville is a solid choice. It’s about 4 hours and offers access to national memorials, providing a different experience than the closer, flatter routes.
Sparrow Bush, NY
2h83.4 mi one way
This route is a good middle ground, about 2 hours with a drive score of 8. You'll encounter gently rolling terrain and have access to several national monuments, offering a bit more exploration than the shortest trips.
Weekend trip
16 total in this range
Sylvan Beach, NY
6h 11m288.8 mi one way
If you want a longer drive with hilly terrain, Sylvan Beach is your destination. It’s over 6 hours, with a high drive score, and includes access to national memorials. This is a significant trip compared to the closer options.
Lakeland, NY
5h 30m266.8 mi one way
This is another longer drive option, over 5 hours with hilly terrain. Like other longer routes, it provides access to national monuments, making it suitable for a dedicated trip focusing on scenic drives and historical sites.
Branchport, NY
6h 25m302.2 mi one way
Clocking in at over 6 hours, Branchport offers a long drive through gently rolling terrain. It's comparable to other extensive routes in terms of distance and drive score, with nearby national memorial access.
Keuka Park, NY
6h 20m298.8 mi one way
This destination is a significant drive, around 6.3 hours, featuring gently rolling terrain. It offers access to several national memorials, making it a good choice for a road trip focused on longer distances and historical park sites.
Holcomb, NY
6h 45m307.2 mi one way
Holcomb is one of the longest drives, nearly 7 hours, with gently rolling terrain. It boasts a high drive score and access to national monuments, positioning it as a destination for a substantial road trip experience.
Long-haul ideas
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Sylvan Beach, NY
6h 11m288.8 mi one way
Lakeland, NY
5h 30m266.8 mi one way
Branchport, NY
6h 25m302.2 mi one way
Keuka Park, NY
6h 20m298.8 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers a chance to explore the varied terrain, from flat to hilly, with parks accessible on all routes.
Summer
Summer drives are well-suited to the mostly highway routes, with parks available at all destinations.
Fall
Fall drives can take advantage of the gently rolling and hilly terrains, with park access remaining consistent.
Winter
Winter travel should consider the hilly terrain options, as flat routes are limited to shorter distances.
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