This 330.9-mile drive from Brownville, NY to Jamaica, NY will take approximately 6 hours and 49 minutes. It's a feasible one-day trip, with a fuel cost estimated at $54. The journey primarily utilizes the New York State Thruway, State Highway 12, and Bea Luck Road, with about 25% of the route on highways. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region for this entire trip, moving from one part of New York to another. This route offers a practical way to cover the distance, suitable for those looking for a straightforward drive.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
165.4 miles from Brownville, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
201.9 mi
3h 53m
State Highway 12
35.1 mi
46m
Bea Luck Road
19.8 mi
23m
NJ 17
14.1 mi
18m
Erwin Parkway
9.7 mi
11m
Van Allen Road
8.4 mi
9m
NJ 4
6.7 mi
9m
Cross Bronx Expressway
4.4 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 201.9 mi, about 3h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownville, NY and Jamaica, NY.
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Start on Saint Lawrence Avenue East
34 ft·8 sec·Saint Lawrence Avenue East
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Turn sharp left onto CR 54
0.3 mi·53 sec·Brown Boulevard
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Turn left onto NY 12E
2.5 mi·3 min·East Main Street
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Continue on County Road 190
0.6 mi·56 sec·County Road 190
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi·2 min·West Main Street
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Turn right onto US 11; NY 12
0.4 mi·33 sec·Mill Street
7
Continue on NY 3; NY 12
314 ft·7 sec·Public Square
8
Continue on NY 3; NY 12
1.7 mi·3 min·State Street
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Turn right onto NY 12
2.4 mi·2 min·Gifford Street
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Continue on NY 12
8.4 mi·9 min·Van Allen Road
11
Continue on NY 12
1.4 mi·1 min·State Highway 12
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Continue on NY 12
0.6 mi·41 sec·Main Street
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Continue on NY 12
0.6 mi·38 sec·High Street
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Continue on NY 12
0.3 mi·22 sec·County Road 14
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Continue on NY 12
11 mi·13 min·State Highway 12
16
Continue on NY 12
0.5 mi·1 min·Dayan Street
17
Turn right onto NY 12; NY 26
0.6 mi·1 min·South State Street
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Continue on NY 12
0.5 mi·1 min·Utica Boulevard
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Continue on NY 12
20 mi·23 min·Bea Luck Road
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Continue on NY 12
0.8 mi·51 sec·State Highway 12
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Continue on NY 12
9.7 mi·11 min·Erwin Parkway
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Continue on NY 12
22 mi·30 min·State Highway 12
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
24
Merge onto NY 49
0.4 mi·26 sec·State Route 49
25
Continue on I 790; NY 5
0.2 mi·13 sec·I 790; NY 5
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward Genesee Street South
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 90
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 90 East
29
Merge onto I 90
84 mi·1 hr 36 min·New York State Thruway
30
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway
118 mi·2 hr 16 min·New York State Thruway
Toward I 87 South: New York, BostonUse the slight right lane.
31
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi·59 sec·NY 17
Exit 15Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New JerseyUse the slight right lane.
32
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi·39 sec·I 287; NJ 17
33
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
14 mi·18 min·NJ 17
Exit 66Toward NJ 17 South: MahwahUse the slight left / straight lanes.
34
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
35
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
36
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi·24 sec·NJ 4
Use the right lane.
37
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi·8 min·NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington BridgeUse the straight / slight left lanes.
39
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi·54 sec·I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95 EXPR
41
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
43
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.4 mi·5 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Take the exit
0.9 mi·2 min
Exit 6AToward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, QueensUse the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Merge onto I 678
0.8 mi·1 min·Hutchinson River Expressway
46
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi·2 min·Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
47
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi·3 min·Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
48
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
4.3 mi·6 min·Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy AirportUse the slight left lane.
49
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 6Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic AvenueUse the right lane.
50
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica AvenueUse the slight right lane.
51
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi·2 min·Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
52
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi·25 sec·Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
53
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi·44 sec·Inwood Street
54
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft·2 sec·Tuskegee Airmen Way
55
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour and 49-minute estimated duration, starting your drive from Brownville early in the morning is recommended to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach Jamaica, NY. You'll have one significant stretch of 201.9 miles on the New York State Thruway, which is a good opportunity to cover ground efficiently. Plan for one stop to break up the drive and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel cost, estimated at $54, and be prepared for the turn-heavy nature of parts of this route as you get closer to your destination.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 165.4 miles from Brownville, NY, or about 3h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 201.9 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 73 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.4 miles or 3h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 27m
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 Brownville, 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 Brownville, NY
This is one driving day of about 330.9 miles and 6h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Brownville, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 201.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 29
5 decision points cluster between mile 171.3 and 329.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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171.3 mi into trip|~3h 31m in|New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
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289.4 mi into trip|~5h 48m in|NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
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290.8 mi into trip|~5h 49m in|NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
319.6 mi into trip|~6h 29m in
Take the exit toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6A
Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
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329.5 mi into trip|~6h 45m 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
$57.92 one way
$115.84 round trip
$4.45/gal25.4 MPG avg116 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$62.77
$125.53
premium
$5.23
$68.13
$136.27
diesel
$6.18
$80.50
$160.99
Estimated Tolls: $32.64
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(201.9 mi)$10.09
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
$58
Tolls
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$116–$141
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
99.3
1
$34.74
$15.88
Efficient EV
82.7
0
$28.95
$13.24
EV Truck/SUV
132.4
1
$46.33
$21.18
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Brownville, NY
Evening
in Brownville on Tuesday
Local time
6:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Clear
S 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Jamaica, NY
Evening
in Jamaica on Tuesday
Local time
6:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Clear
NE 6 mph0% chanceLive 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
6 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
6h 49m 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
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...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 319.5
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 319.5
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 330.9
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
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 319.5
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...
11 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 330.9
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...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 330.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for a good portion of this 330.9-mile journey. While 25% of the route is on highways, the majority involves navigating local roads like State Highway 12 and Bea Luck Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 201.9 miles on the New York State Thruway, offering a period of consistent travel before you transition back to more varied road conditions. This mix means you'll experience both faster highway speeds and more involved driving through communities.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
55 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 201.9 mi on New York State Thruway.
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 171.3 miles in near New York State Thruway.
Driving Effort10/10
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 29 significant decision points across 330.9 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 171.3 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 289.4 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 290.8 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,336 ft29 ft
Total Climb
1,696 ft
Total Descent
2,003 ft
Highest Point
1,336 ft
~23.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,307 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brownville, NY and Jamaica, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South, Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 49m. Total distance: 330.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 49m 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 201.9 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $32.64 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.
Yes — we found about 29 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 29 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 171.3 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 289.4 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 290.8 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Gateway National Recreation Area (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.8 hours each way, a round trip means 13.6 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.
