Origin
Geneva, NY
Late night in Geneva on Sunday
Local time
3:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Geneva, NY to Jamaica, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 8m
Distance
286.4 mi
461 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 56m
★
6 AM
6h 9m
8 AM
6h 34m
10 AM
6h 17m
12 PM
6h 15m
3 PM
6h 19m
5 PM
6h 33m
8 PM
6h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Geneva, NY
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Jamaica, NY
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Trip Overview
Geneva, NY to Jamaica, NY is 286.4 miles and takes about 6h 8m via Keystone Shortway and I-81/I-380, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, primarily traversing New York State. You'll encounter a mix of highway cruising and surface roads, making it a manageable one-day drive. Given the relatively short duration, it's a practical option for those looking to reach their destination without an overnight stop, offering a straightforward path.
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
143.2 miles from Geneva, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 80 mi | 1h 37m |
| I 81 | 73.5 mi | 1h 28m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| State Highway 96A | 17.1 mi | 23m |
| State Highway 79 | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| Slaterville Road | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| Trumansburg Road | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 96 | 7 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 80 mi, about 1h 37m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 168 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,210 veh/hr typical · worst 4,900
Quietest
1 AM
~430 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Geneva, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on this road
203 ft
·
18 sec
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this road
2
At end of road, turn left
189 ft
·
21 sec
3
Turn sharp right onto US 20; NY 5
0.3 mi
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33 sec
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Lake Front Drive
4
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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Waterloo-Geneva Road
5
Turn right onto NY 96A
10 mi
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14 min
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State Highway 96A
6
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 96A
6.7 mi
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9 min
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State Highway 96A
7
Continue on NY 96A
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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North Street
8
Continue on NY 96
485 ft
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13 sec
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North Town Line Road
9
Continue on NY 96
3.0 mi
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4 min
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State Highway 96
10
Turn left onto Center Road
1.4 mi
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1 min
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Center Road
11
Turn right onto NY 89
3.4 mi
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4 min
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State Highway 89
12
Turn right onto CR 141
0.9 mi
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1 min
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County Road 141
13
Continue on CR 141A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Powell Road
14
Turn left onto NY 96
4.0 mi
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5 min
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State Highway 96
15
Continue on NY 96
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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Trumansburg Road
16
Continue on NY 96
1.4 mi
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2 min
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West Main Street
17
Continue on NY 96
8.7 mi
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12 min
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Trumansburg Road
18
Continue on NY 96
1.0 mi
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2 min
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Cliff Street
19
Continue on NY 96
0.2 mi
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22 sec
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West Buffalo Street
20
Turn right onto Taughannock Boulevard
523 ft
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24 sec
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Taughannock Boulevard
21
Turn left onto NY 79
510 ft
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11 sec
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West State Street
22
Turn right onto NY 13; NY 34; NY 96; NY 79
345 ft
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12 sec
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South Fulton Street
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto NY 79
0.8 mi
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2 min
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West Green Street
Use the slight left lane.
24
Continue on NY 79
1.1 mi
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2 min
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East State Street
25
Continue on NY 79
11 mi
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16 min
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Slaterville Road
26
Continue on NY 79
15 mi
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17 min
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State Highway 79
27
Continue on NY 79
3.1 mi
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3 min
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Main Street
28
Turn right onto NY 26
0.6 mi
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47 sec
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NY 26
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 81 South
30
Merge onto I 81
20 mi
·
24 min
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I 81
31
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
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I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
32
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.
33
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.
34
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
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I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
35
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
36
Merge onto I 80
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
37
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.
38
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.
39
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
40
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
·
9 sec
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Degraw Avenue
42
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
43
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
44
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
45
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
47
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
49
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
51
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.4 mi
·
5 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 6A
Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
53
Merge onto I 678
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
54
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
55
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
56
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.
57
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Use the right lane.
58
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
59
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
60
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
61
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
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Inwood Street
62
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
2 sec
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Tuskegee Airmen Way
63
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over six hours, this is a perfect route for a single-day trip, allowing you to leave at your leisure. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid peak rush hour traffic if you're concerned about navigating the final approach into Jamaica, NY. The route includes just one recommended stop, suggesting flexibility in when and where you choose to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you approach the 80-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, to ensure a smooth continuation of your drive.
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 143.2 miles from Geneva, NY, or about 3h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80 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 63 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.2 miles or 3h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 57m
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 Geneva, 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 Geneva, NY
This is one driving day of about 286.4 miles and 6h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Geneva, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 80 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
143 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 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 143.2 miles from Geneva, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 395 decision points cluster between mile 151.2 and 285 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
151.2 mi into trip
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~3h 18m 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
265.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 34m 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
266 mi into trip
|
~5h 34m 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
8
275.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 48m 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
9
285 mi into trip
|
~6h 4m 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
$46.55 one way
$93.09 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $50.38 | $100.76 |
| premium | $4.87 | $54.87 | $109.73 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $60.92 | $121.84 |
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$94–$119
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.9 | 1 | $30.07 | $13.75 |
| Efficient EV | 71.6 | 0 | $25.06 | $11.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114.6 | 1 | $40.10 | $18.33 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
34 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.
Destination
Jamaica, NY
Late night in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
3:51 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
6h 8m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features 56% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch on the Keystone Shortway covering 80 miles. The majority of the drive, however, is on surface roads, meaning you'll experience more varied speed limits and potential for local traffic. Expect to transition from highway speeds to more moderate paces as you move through populated areas and on the non-highway portions of your trip.
Only 56% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
63 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80 mi on Keystone Shortway.
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 151.2 miles in near US 6.
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 39 significant decision points across 286.4 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 151.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 265.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 266 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Geneva, NY and Jamaica, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.
Mt Pocono
151.2 mi in
|
~3h 18m
|
via US 6
Milford
151.9 mi in
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~3h 19m
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via I 84; I 380
New York City
265.7 mi in
|
~5h 34m
Leonia
266 mi in
|
~5h 34m
Teaneck
266 mi in
|
~5h 34m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
268.2 mi in
|
~5h 39m
About the Cities
Starting in Geneva, NY
Full guide →Founded 1793
Geneva is the name of both a town and a city in Ontario County, in the Finger Lakes region of New York. The City of Geneva is surrounded by the Town of Geneva.
Top landmarks
- • St. Peter's Episcopal Church — church building in Geneva, New York, United States of America
- • Ashcroft — historic home located at Geneva, Ontario County, New York, USA
- • Genesee Park Historic District — historic district in Geneva, Ontario County, New York
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 6h 8m. Total distance: 286.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 8m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 80 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $22.55 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 151.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 265.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 266 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.3 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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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