Jamaica, NY to Carroll, NY is 327.6 miles and takes about 7h 27m via Keystone Shortway, Christopher Columbus Highway, and US 15, with a fuel budget near $54 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, traversing New York state for its entirety. Given its profile as a turn-heavy local drive, expect a journey that requires constant attention rather than a relaxed cruise. It's a solid option for a single-day excursion if you're looking to cover ground efficiently without the monotony of pure interstate travel, but be prepared for a more engaging driving experience.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
163.8 miles from Jamaica, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
100.3 mi
1h 56m
Christopher Columbus Highway
44.6 mi
52m
US 15
27.6 mi
31m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
18 mi
25m
Steer Brook Road
16.6 mi
29m
US Highway 15
11.7 mi
16m
US 46
10.8 mi
12m
PA 49
10.6 mi
14m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 100.3 mi, about 1h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Carroll, NY.
1
Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
303 ft·17 sec·Tuskegee Airmen Way
2
Turn right onto Pinegrove Street
0.2 mi·44 sec·Pinegrove Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue
435 ft·13 sec·Liberty Avenue
4
Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway East
77 ft·1 sec·Van Wyck Expressway East
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
6
Merge onto I 678
3.6 mi·4 min·Van Wyck Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi·58 sec
Exit 12BToward I 495 West: Midtown TunnelUse the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 495
3.4 mi·5 min·Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 17WToward I 278 West: BrooklynUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·49 sec
Toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, ManhattanUse the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 495
1.4 mi·2 min·Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495
1.3 mi·2 min·Queens-Midtown Tunnel
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward Crosstown, 37th StreetUse the slight left lane.
14
Turn slight left onto East 37th Street
1.1 mi·3 min·East 37th Street
Use the slight left lane.
15
Take the ramp
474 ft·11 sec
Toward Lincoln Tunnel
16
Turn right
342 ft·11 sec
Use the right lane.
17
Merge onto NY 495
105 ft·4 sec·Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
18
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 495
3.7 mi·6 min·Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
Toward Lincoln TunnelUse the straight / slight left lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·29 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: SecaucusUse the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
453 ft·7 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: CliftonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto NJ 3
10 mi·12 min·NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto US 46
11 mi·12 min·US 46
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
24
Continue on I 80W
1.6 mi·1 min·Interstate 80 West
Toward I 287: Morristown, MahwahUse the straight / slight left lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi·21 sec
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water GapUse the straight / slight left lanes.
26
Merge onto I 80
45 mi·52 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi·8 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
95 mi·1 hr 48 min·Keystone Shortway
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 210A-BToward US 15: Lewisburg, WilliamsportUse the slight right lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·40 sec
Exit 210BToward US 15 North: Williamsport
31
Merge onto US 15
2.6 mi·3 min·Westbranch Highway
32
Continue on US 15
12 mi·16 min·US Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
33
Continue on US 15
1.1 mi·1 min·Montgomery Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
34
Continue on US 15
0.6 mi·1 min·Hastings Street
35
Continue on US 15
0.4 mi·58 sec·Market Street
Use the left lane.
36
Take the exit onto US 15
0.2 mi·31 sec·US 15
Use the left lane.
37
Merge onto I 180; US 15; US 220
1.6 mi·2 min·Susquehanna Beltway
38
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
27 mi·31 min·US 15
Exit 29Toward US 15 North: MansfieldUse the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 162Toward PA 414: Morris, LibertyUse the slight right lane.
40
Turn left onto PA 414
3.0 mi·5 min·Route 414
41
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 414
6.8 mi·11 min·Route 414
42
Continue on PA 287
11 mi·18 min·Route 287
43
Continue on PA 287
1.2 mi·2 min·Central Avenue
44
Turn left onto PA 660
0.3 mi·41 sec·Main Street
45
Continue on PA 660
0.9 mi·1 min·West Avenue
46
Continue on PA 660
1.7 mi·2 min·Route 660
47
Continue on PA 362
5.3 mi·9 min·Pinecreek Road
48
Turn left onto US 6
11 mi·16 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
49
Continue on US 6
1.7 mi·4 min·East Main Street
50
Continue on US 6
6.6 mi·9 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
51
Turn right onto PA 449
7.5 mi·11 min·South Brookland Road
52
Turn sharp left onto PA 49
11 mi·14 min·PA 49
53
Turn right onto PA 44
17 mi·29 min·Steer Brook Road
54
Turn left onto PA 44
0.6 mi·1 min·East Academy Street
55
At end of road, turn right onto PA 44
0.2 mi·22 sec·North Oswayo Street
56
At end of road, turn left onto PA 44
0.4 mi·46 sec·Ceres Road
57
Continue on PA 44
1.8 mi·3 min·Route 44
58
Continue on PA 44
2.3 mi·4 min·Ceres Road
59
At end of road, turn left onto NY 417
4.0 mi·7 min·Portville-Ceres Road
60
Turn left onto NY 305
0.6 mi·58 sec·Portville-Eldred Road
61
Turn left onto Barberton Road
1.0 mi·4 min·Barberton Road
62
Arrive at destination
Barberton Road
Trip Plan
With a driving duration of approximately 7 hours and 27 minutes, this trip is definitely achievable in one day, but pacing is key. Aim for an early start from Jamaica, NY, to maximize daylight and allow for your planned 2 stops. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you approach the longest stretch of 100.3 miles on the Keystone Shortway, as services might be spaced out. The recommended 2 stops should ideally be spaced to break up the journey, perhaps one mid-morning and another for lunch, to manage the 'turn-heavy local drive' aspect and avoid driver fatigue. Being in New York the entire time means you won't need to worry about crossing state lines, simplifying logistics.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 163.8 miles from Jamaica, NY, or about 3h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.3 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 72 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163.8 miles or 3h 23m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carroll, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jamaica, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jamaica, NY
This is one driving day of about 327.6 miles and 7h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Jamaica, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 100.3 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 46
5 decision points cluster between mile 9 and 204.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
9 mi into trip|~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
8
12.3 mi into trip|~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Crosstown, 37th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Crosstown, 37th Street
8
17.7 mi into trip|~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 3 West: Clifton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton
8
185.8 mi into trip|~3h 48m in
Take the exit toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 210A-B
Toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport
8
204.8 mi into trip|~4h 17m in|US 15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15 toward US 15 North: Mansfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 29
Toward US 15 North: Mansfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.93 one way
$107.85 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg115 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$58.31
$116.62
premium
$4.92
$63.50
$126.99
diesel
$5.61
$72.33
$144.66
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Lincoln Tunnel
$16.00
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
$54
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$95–$120
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
98.3
1
$34.40
$15.72
Efficient EV
81.9
0
$28.67
$13.10
EV Truck/SUV
131
1
$45.86
$20.97
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% 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 Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Jamaica, NY
Night
in Jamaica on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
E 5 to 12 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Destination
Carroll, NY
Night
in Carroll on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
Harrisburg, PA
164 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
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 27m 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.
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...
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...
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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 11.3
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...
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...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 11.3
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 11.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a dynamic driving experience with a highway share of 33%, meaning you'll encounter a good mix of faster sections and more involved local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 100.3 miles on the Keystone Shortway, which will provide a chance to settle in. However, the overall profile is described as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' so anticipate frequent changes in direction and potentially slower speeds as you navigate through various towns and local routes. This isn't a straight-shot interstate, so be ready for a more engaging and varied journey behind the wheel.
Only 33% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
62 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 100.3 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 9 miles in.
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 46 significant decision points across 327.6 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 9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 miles: 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.
Between Jamaica, NY and Carroll, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah, Williamsport and Liberty.
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 7h 27m. Total distance: 327.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 27m 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 100.3 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with Lincoln Tunnel. 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 Carroll, 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Stonewall National Monument, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.5 hours each way, a round trip means 14.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Carroll, NY before the return drive.
