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Trip from Albion, NY to Jamaica, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 43m

Distance

365 mi

587 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$60

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
7h 34m ★
6 AM
7h 44m
8 AM
8h 3m
10 AM
7h 51m
12 PM
7h 49m
3 PM
7h 52m
5 PM
8h 2m
8 PM
7h 38m

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

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ancient name for the island of Great Britain

Albion, NY

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neighborhood of Queens, New York City, United States

Jamaica, NY

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Trip Overview

This 365-mile drive from Albion, NY, to Jamaica, NY, is estimated to take about 7 hours and 43 minutes, making it a feasible, though long, day trip. You'll primarily be on I-81, the Keystone Shortway, and the New York State Thruway. With a projected fuel cost of around $60 and two recommended stops, this journey through the Northeast region is manageable. While it can be completed in a single day, consider starting early to account for the duration and potential traffic as you approach your destination.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

182.5 miles from Albion, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 98.8 mi 1h 57m
Keystone Shortway 80 mi 1h 37m
New York State Thruway 30 mi 34m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
Western Expressway 20.1 mi 26m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
State Highway 41 9.8 mi 13m
Clark Street Road 9.6 mi 11m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albion, NY and Jamaica, NY.

1

Start on NY 98

0.4 mi · 49 sec · North Main Street
2

Turn left onto NY 31

1.4 mi · 1 min · East Avenue
3

Continue on NY 31

3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 31
4

Continue on NY 31

1.1 mi · 1 min · Fancher Road
5

Turn straight onto NY 31

0.3 mi · 18 sec · State Route 31
6

Continue on NY 31

2.3 mi · 2 min · Holley Road
7

Continue on NY 31

0.5 mi · 36 sec · West Albion Street
8

Continue on NY 31

0.1 mi · 7 sec · Wright Street
9

Continue on NY 31

408 ft · 5 sec · Public Square
10

Continue on NY 31

382 ft · 5 sec · Mechanic Street
11

Continue on NY 31

0.5 mi · 1 min · State Street
12

Continue on NY 31

1.6 mi · 2 min · Brockport-Holley Road
13

Continue on NY 31

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Avenue
14

Turn right onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31

1.5 mi · 1 min · Redman Road
15

Turn left onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31

1.2 mi · 1 min · Fourth Section Road
16

Continue on NY 31

4.8 mi · 5 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road
17

Continue on NY 531

7.5 mi · 8 min · NY 531
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 490 East: Rochester
19

Merge onto I 490

20 mi · 26 min · Western Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
21

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
22

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.
23

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec
24

Continue on NY 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414
25

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
Use the left lane.
26

At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
27

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
28

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street
29

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street
30

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road
31

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street
32

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road
33

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street
34

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
35

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
36

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
37

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41
38

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street
39

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
40

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
41

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.
43

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6
Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
44

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.
45

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
46

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
47

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
48

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.
49

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
51

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
53

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
54

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
55

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
56

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
57

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
58

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
59

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
60

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
61

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
62

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.4 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
63

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min
Exit 6A Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens Use the straight / slight right lanes.
64

Merge onto I 678

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
65

Continue on I 678

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
66

Continue on I 678

2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
67

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.
68

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 6 Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue Use the right lane.
69

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue Use the slight right lane.
70

Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

0.9 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
71

Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
72

Turn right onto Inwood Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Inwood Street
73

Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

56 ft · 2 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
74

Arrive at destination

Tuskegee Airmen Way

Trip Plan

To maximize your day, aim to depart from Albion early in the morning to get ahead of any potential traffic, especially as you get closer to Jamaica. With a 7-hour 43-minute duration, plan for your two stops to be roughly every 2.5 to 3 hours to stay refreshed. Given the 365-mile distance, a single day is achievable, but having flexibility is key. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering longer stretches like the 98.8 miles on I-81, to avoid needing to search for services unexpectedly.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 182.5 miles from Albion, NY, or about 3h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 182.5 miles or 3h 57m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 22m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Albion, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Albion, NY

This is one driving day of about 365 miles and 7h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Albion, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 98.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Broome County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vestal, NY

183 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

Clyde, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vestal, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 182.5 miles from Albion, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Sage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 338.9

Hours: 4–9 pm

+12017970500

Visit website

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hackensack, New Jersey

2.2 mi

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Forest Hills, New York

2.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hackensack, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 338.9

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

2.9 mi

Sage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 338.9

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+12017970500

Visit website

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 338.9

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12015602269

Visit website

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 365

Forest Hills, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13475310873

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 338.9

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Juany's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 338.9

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+15512248030

Visit website

Cafe Tropical Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 338.9

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12018800669

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 338.9

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+15512248072

Visit website

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 365

Hollis, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13322041966

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 338.9

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 338.9

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 338.9

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 312.8

Rockaway, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 78.2

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 78.2

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 104.3

Skaneateles, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 78.2

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 78.2

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 312.8

Dover, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 26.1

Spencerport, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

CNY Living History Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 130.4

Cortland, New York

Hours: Closed

+16072994185

Visit website

Mid-Lakes Navigation

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 104.3

Skaneateles, New York

Hours: Closed

+13156858500

Visit website

Posh Princess Palace

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 338.9

Lodi, New Jersey

Hours: 1–7 pm

+18628997674

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving- Paramus

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 338.9

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+12017334359

Visit website

Catch Air Paramus

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 338.9

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12016202125

Visit website

Shooting Zone

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 338.9

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+12014401329

Visit website

Bowler City

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 338.9

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+12013433545

Visit website

Ready to Golf

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 338.9

River Edge, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+16093887728

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 43

5 decision points cluster between mile 79.4 and 363.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
79.4 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
229.7 mi into trip | ~4h 54m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
344.3 mi into trip | ~7h 9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
344.6 mi into trip | ~7h 10m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck
9
363.6 mi into trip | ~7h 40m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$60.08 one way

$120.16 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 128 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $64.97 $129.93
premium $4.92 $70.74 $141.49
diesel $5.61 $80.59 $161.17

Estimated Tolls: $24.05

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Whitestone Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway (30 mi) $1.50

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$60

Tolls

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$109–$134

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 127.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 109.5 1 $38.32 $17.52
Efficient EV 91.3 1 $31.94 $14.60
EV Truck/SUV 146 1 $51.10 $23.36

Gas CO2

128 kg

EV CO2

43 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Albion, NY

Late night in Albion on Sunday

Local time

12:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jamaica, NY

Late night in Jamaica on Sunday

Local time

12:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°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

14 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

7h 43m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 352.4
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 352.4
View on nps.gov
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 100.7
View on nps.gov
Women's Rights National Historical Park

Women's Rights National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 88.1
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 365
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

10 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 352.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" profile for this route, despite a 53% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 98.8 miles on I-81. While parts of the journey will utilize major interstates, be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that likely involves more frequent changes in road type and speed than a pure interstate cruise. This means a varied pace for much of the 7-hour drive.

Only 53% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
74 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.8 mi on I 81.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 79.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 43 significant decision points across 365 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 79.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 229.7 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 344.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Albion, NY and Jamaica, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck.

Clyde

79.4 mi in | ~1h 37m

Mt Pocono

229.7 mi in | ~4h 54m | via US 6

Milford

230.5 mi in | ~4h 55m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

344.3 mi in | ~7h 9m

Leonia

344.6 mi in | ~7h 10m

Teaneck

344.6 mi in | ~7h 10m

About the Cities

Starting in Albion, NY

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Albion is the county seat of Orleans County, New York and was founded in 1812.

Arriving in Jamaica, NY

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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 7h 43m. Total distance: 365 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 43m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 98.8 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $24.05 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Jamaica, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 79.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 229.7 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 344.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.7 hours each way, a round trip means 15.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Jamaica, NY before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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