Origin
Haviland, NY
Morning in Haviland on Sunday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
27°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haviland, 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 7m
Distance
86.7 mi
140 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 58m
★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haviland, NY
Clément Proust
Jamaica, NY
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Trip Overview
This 86.7-mile drive from Haviland, NY to Jamaica, NY is easily manageable as a one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 7 minutes to complete. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, it's an economical journey for most travelers. The route primarily utilizes Albany Post Road, US 6, and Sprain Brook Parkway, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this trip is perfect for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Both your origin and destination are situated in the Northeast region, so you'll be staying within familiar territory throughout this journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.3 miles from Haviland, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Post Road | 24.8 mi | 32m |
| US 6 | 14.9 mi | 23m |
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| Delafield Street | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Taconic State Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Albany Post Road
— 24.8 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haviland, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on Douglas Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
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Douglas Road
2
Turn left onto Roosevelt Road
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
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Roosevelt Road
3
Turn right onto Franklin Road
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
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Franklin Road
4
Turn left onto NY 9G
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Violet Avenue
5
Turn right onto CR 40A
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Andrew Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 9
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Albany Post Road
7
Continue on US 9
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Road
8
Continue on US 9
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Delafield Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 9
23 mi
·
30 min
·
Albany Post Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto US 6; US 9; US 202
201 ft
·
2 sec
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US 6; US 9; US 202
Toward Peekskill
11
Continue on US 6; US 9; US 202
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
US 6; US 9; US 202
Toward Peekskill
12
Continue on US 6; US 9; US 202
15 mi
·
23 min
·
US 6; US 9; US 202
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward New York City
14
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on Bronx River Parkway
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11E
Toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bridge
20
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
22
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
23
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
24
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.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Use the right lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
27
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
29
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Inwood Street
30
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
31
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour, 7-minute drive, planning your departure time can help you avoid potential traffic delays, especially as you get closer to Jamaica, NY. Since it's a single-day trip covering 86.7 miles, you have the flexibility to depart when it suits you best. You won't need to worry about splitting the drive or finding overnight accommodations. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $14, and plan for a brief stop if needed, though the longest stretch without a significant change in road type is less than 25 miles. A good tip is to be aware of your surroundings as you transition from US 6 onto Sprain Brook Parkway, as this can be a point where traffic patterns shift.
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 43.3 miles from Haviland, NY, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.8 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 19 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.3 miles or 1h 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 45m
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 Haviland, 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 Haviland, NY
This is one driving day of about 86.7 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Haviland, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Albany Post Road for about 24.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.3 miles from Haviland, 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 215 decision points cluster between mile 36.6 and 85.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
36.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 6; US 9; US 202
Enter roundabout onto US 6; US 9; US 202 toward Peekskill
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Peekskill
8
67.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
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 11E
Toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
7
80.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m 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
85 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m 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
85.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m 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
$14.27 one way
$28.54 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $15.43 | $30.86 |
| premium | $4.92 | $16.80 | $33.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.14 | $38.28 |
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
$14
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26 | 0 | $9.10 | $4.16 |
| Efficient EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.14 | $5.55 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% 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
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 6 to 12 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
58 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 7m 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
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 81.8
View on nps.gov
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 85.1
View on nps.gov
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
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 91.7
View on nps.gov
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
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 91.7
View on nps.gov
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 88.4
View on nps.gov
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
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 91.7
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 drive that blends highway speeds with more local road conditions, as indicated by its 'Mixed drive' profile. Approximately 54% of this journey involves highway travel, interspersed with stretches on roads like Albany Post Road. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 24.8 miles on Albany Post Road, providing a continuous driving experience before transitioning to other roadways. This variation means you'll experience different driving dynamics, from faster-paced sections to potentially slower, more varied traffic patterns as you approach your destination.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.8 mi on Albany Post Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 36.6 miles in near US 6; US 9; US 202.
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 21 significant decision points across 86.7 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 36.6 miles (US 6; US 9; US 202): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 67.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 80.7 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Haviland, NY and Jamaica, NY, road signs point toward Peekskill, New York City, Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon and Hutchinson Parkway South.
Peekskill
36.6 mi in
|
~49m
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via US 6; US 9; US 202
New York City
51.5 mi in
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~1h 13m
Cross County Parkway East
67.2 mi in
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~1h 34m
Mount Vernon
67.2 mi in
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~1h 34m
Hutchinson Parkway South
68.8 mi in
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~1h 37m
About the Cities
Starting in Haviland, 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 2h 7m. Total distance: 86.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.8 miles on Albany Post Road. 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 36.6 miles (US 6; US 9; US 202): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 67.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 80.7 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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