Origin
Greenwood Lake, NY
Morning in Greenwood Lake on Sunday
Local time
9:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwood Lake, 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
1h 26m
Distance
57.7 mi
93 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenwood Lake, NY
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Jamaica, NY
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Trip Overview
Spanning roughly 64.9 miles across the Northeast, this drive connects Greenwood Lake to Jamaica in about 1 hour and 34 minutes. You will find this to be a straightforward day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $11, it is a manageable journey for your vehicle. The route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, keeping you off the major highways for the duration of the trip. It is an ideal option if you prefer a steady, focused drive through the New York region without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 208 | 10 mi | 11m |
| Greenwood Lake Turnpike | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| NJ 4 | 8 mi | 11m |
| Skyline Drive | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Jersey Avenue | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Lakeside Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 208
— 10 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood Lake, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on NY 210
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Jersey Avenue
2
Continue on CR 511
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lakeside Road
3
Turn left onto CR 511
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Greenwood Lake Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto CR 692
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Skyline Drive
5
Turn left onto CR S-91
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Oakland Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 287 North, NJ 208 South
7
Merge onto I 287
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 287
8
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 208
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 208
Toward NJ 208 South: Franklin Lakes
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto NJ 208
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 208
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on NJ 208
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 208
11
Continue on NJ 208
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
NJ 208
12
Continue on NJ 208
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 208
13
Continue on NJ 4
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
NJ 4
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on NJ 4
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 4
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
19
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
21
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 6A
Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto I 678
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
24
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
25
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
26
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.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Use the right lane.
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
29
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
31
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Inwood Street
32
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
33
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Greenwood Lake, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 20.9 and 56.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
20.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
NJ 208
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 208 toward NJ 208 South: Franklin Lakes
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 208 South: Franklin Lakes
8
46.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
7
51.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
8
56 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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
56.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
$9.50 one way
$19.00 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.27 | $20.54 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.18 | $22.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.74 | $25.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $23.12
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Greenwood Lake Turnpike
(8.1 mi)
$0.57
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$23
Total
$33
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Jamaica, NY
Morning in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
9:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
1h 26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because 0% of this 64.9-mile stretch involves highways, you will navigate local thoroughfares like Lakeside Road, Greenwood Lake Turnpike, and Skyline Drive for the entire duration. This is not a high-speed interstate cruise; instead, the road requires consistent maneuvering through winding sections. You should anticipate a technical driving experience that keeps you engaged as you transition from the lake region toward the urban environment of Jamaica.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on NJ 208.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 208 and Greenwood Lake Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.9 miles in near NJ 208.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.7 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.9 miles (NJ 208): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.7 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
818 ft
8 ft
Total Climb
778 ft
Total Descent
1,367 ft
Highest Point
818 ft
~16.5 mi in
Elevation Range
810 ft
Notable High Points
818 ft at ~16.5 miles
+500 ft prominence
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.
On the drive from Greenwood Lake, NY to Jamaica, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Queens along the way.
Queens
46.4 mi in
|
~1h 6m
About the Cities
Starting in Greenwood Lake, NY
Full guide →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 1h 26m. Total distance: 57.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10 miles on NJ 208. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $23.12 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.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.9 miles (NJ 208): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.7 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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