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Trip from Bethel, 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

2h 25m

Distance

105.3 mi

169 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 16m ★
6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m

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

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town in Sullivan County, New York, USA

Bethel, NY

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neighborhood of Queens, New York City, United States

Jamaica, NY

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Trip Overview

This 105.3-mile drive from Bethel, NY, to Jamaica, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes. Predominantly a highway-focused experience, 94% of the journey utilizes major roadways like I 684, the Taconic State Parkway, and the Hutchinson River Parkway. With a projected fuel cost of around $17, this route is efficient for travelers seeking a direct path. Since there are no recommended stops, you can anticipate a straightforward trip with minimal interruptions, making it ideal for those wanting to reach their destination quickly within the Northeast region.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

52.6 miles from Bethel, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 684 26.8 mi 31m
Taconic State Parkway 17.9 mi 24m
Hutchinson River Parkway 15.9 mi 23m
I 84 15.5 mi 18m
State Highway 82 13.7 mi 19m
Van Wyck Expressway 4.3 mi 6m
Whitestone Expressway 2.3 mi 3m
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 684 — 26.8 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

132 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Carpenter Hill Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Carpenter Hill Road
3

Turn right onto Bethel Cross Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · Bethel Cross Road
4

Turn right onto Strever Farm Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Strever Farm Road
5

Turn sharp left onto NY 82

14 mi · 19 min · State Highway 82
6

At end of road, turn right onto US 44

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 44
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
8

Merge onto Taconic State Parkway

18 mi · 24 min · Taconic State Parkway
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 84 East: Danbury
10

Merge onto I 84

15 mi · 18 min · I 84
11

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 68A Toward I 684 South: White Plains Use the right lane.
12

Merge onto I 684

27 mi · 31 min · I 684
13

Keep slight left at fork

1.5 mi · 2 min
Exit 1 Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City Use the straight lane.
14

Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway

7.7 mi · 10 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway

8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on I 678

1.2 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
17

Continue on I 678

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
18

Continue on I 678

2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19

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.
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 6 Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue Use the right lane.
21

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue Use the slight right lane.
22

Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

0.9 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
23

Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
24

Turn right onto Inwood Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Inwood Street
25

Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

56 ft · 2 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
26

Arrive at destination

Tuskegee Airmen Way

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 2 hour and 25 minute duration for this 105.3-mile trip, you have the flexibility to depart at a time that suits you best, though avoiding peak traffic near Jamaica is advisable. With no specific stops recommended, plan your fuel and rest breaks strategically, perhaps before departing Bethel or during a brief pause on I 684. The $17 fuel cost is manageable, so keeping your tank full is straightforward. Consider this drive as a direct connection, allowing for spontaneity once you arrive.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.6 miles from Bethel, NY, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.8 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 23 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52.6 miles or 1h 13m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 55m

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 Bethel, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bethel, NY

This is one driving day of about 105.3 miles and 2h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Bethel, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 684 for about 26.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

county town of Bedfordshire, England

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bedford, NY

53 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

Pleasant Valley, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mahopac, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.6 miles from Bethel, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

College Point, New York

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 97.8

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+13473684407

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Flushing, New York

2 mi

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Forest Hills, New York

2.6 mi

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 97.8

College Point, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+13473684407

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 97.8

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 105.3

Forest Hills, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13475310873

Visit website

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $30 to $50 mile 90.3

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142371266

Visit website

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 105.3

Hollis, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13322041966

Visit website

Gavi Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $50 to $10 mile 67.7

Armonk, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+19142736900

Visit website

Kumo Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 97.8

Elmhurst, New York

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+19297673936

Visit website

Nangma Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 97.8

Elmhurst, New York

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+13477306117

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 82.7

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19149991010

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 60.2

Goldens Bridge, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 60.2

Goldens Bridge, New York

+18336322778

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 22.6

Lagrangeville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19142874200

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 52.6

Brewster, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 45.1

Brewster, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

EVgo Charging Station

2.6 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 82.7

Rye, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Evoke Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 82.7

Rye, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18134925220

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 52.6

Brewster, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Cranberry Lake Preserve

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 75.2

West Harrison, New York

Hours: 9:30 am–4 pm

+19144281005

Visit website

Kensico Dam Plaza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 75.2

Valhalla, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+19142314033

Visit website

Highland Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 105.3

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 49.8 and 103.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
49.8 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Take the exit toward I 684 South: White Plains

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 68A Toward I 684 South: White Plains
9
77.2 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

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

Use the straight lane. Exit 1 Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
7
86.4 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in | Hutchinson River Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway toward Whitestone Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Whitestone Bridge
8
103.6 mi into trip | ~2h 21m 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
103.9 mi into trip | ~2h 22m 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

$17.33 one way

$34.67 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $18.74 $37.49
premium $4.92 $20.41 $40.82
diesel $5.61 $23.25 $46.50

Estimated Tolls: $6.55

Whitestone Bridge $6.55

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

$17

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.6 0 $11.06 $5.05
Efficient EV 26.3 0 $9.21 $4.21
EV Truck/SUV 42.1 0 $14.74 $6.74

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Bethel, NY

Morning in Bethel on Sunday

Local time

8:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jamaica, NY

Morning in Jamaica on Sunday

Local time

8:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Partly Sunny

S 12 mph 3% chance Live forecast

56°F

Bedford, NY

53 mi in

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

43 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

2h 25m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 94.4
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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 94.4
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 101.7
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 101.7
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...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 101.7
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

10 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 101.7
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 highway-centric experience for most of this 105.3-mile journey, with 94% of the route on major parkways and interstates. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 26.8 miles on I 684, offering a consistent pace. The Taconic State Parkway and Hutchinson River Parkway will likely provide a different driving feel as you progress toward your destination. This profile suggests a drive where efficiency is prioritized, with limited opportunities for slower, more scenic detours.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.8 mi on I 684.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and Taconic State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 49.8 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 20 significant decision points across 105.3 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 49.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 77.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.4 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Bethel, NY to Jamaica, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.

New York City

77.2 mi in | ~1h 42m

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 2h 25m. Total distance: 105.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 26.8 miles on I 684. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Whitestone 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.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 49.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 77.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.4 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jamaica, NY before heading back.

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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