Trip from Jamaica, NY to Fayette, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 49m

Distance

271 mi

436 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 36m ★

6 AM

5h 49m

8 AM

6h 16m

10 AM

5h 59m

12 PM

5h 56m

3 PM

6h 0m

5 PM

6h 14m

8 PM

5h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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neighborhood of Queens, New York City, United States

Jamaica, NY

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Fayette, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Jamaica, NY to Fayette, NY is 271 miles and takes about 5h 49m via I 81 and Christopher Columbus Highway, with a fuel budget near $45 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip is a straightforward journey within New York State, moving from the bustling Northeast region towards a more rural part of the same state. The profile is generally highway-focused, suggesting a drive that prioritizes reaching your destination efficiently. Given its single-day recommendation and manageable duration, this route is a solid option if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points without extensive detours.

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

135.5 miles from Jamaica, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 81	73.8 mi	1h 28m
Christopher Columbus Highway	44.6 mi	52m
US 11	30.6 mi	40m
I 380	27.7 mi	30m
Keystone Shortway	17.3 mi	24m
US 46	10.8 mi	12m
NJ 3	10.2 mi	12m
State Highway 89	10.1 mi	13m

Longest stretch: I 81 — 73.8 mi, about 1h 28m

Traffic on I-80

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 246 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~4,353 veh/hr typical · worst 5,201

Quietest

1 AM

~459 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

9.5×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 103 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 Jamaica, NY and Fayette, NY.

Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way

303 ft · 17 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Turn right onto Pinegrove Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Pinegrove Street

At end of road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue

435 ft · 13 sec · Liberty Avenue

Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway East

77 ft · 1 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx

Merge onto I 678

3.6 mi · 4 min · Van Wyck Expressway

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 58 sec

Exit 12B Toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 495

3.4 mi · 5 min · Long Island Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 17W Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 49 sec

Toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 495

1.4 mi · 2 min · Long Island Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 495

1.3 mi · 2 min · Queens-Midtown Tunnel

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward Crosstown, 37th Street Use the slight left lane.

Turn slight left onto East 37th Street

1.1 mi · 3 min · East 37th Street

Use the slight left lane.

Take the ramp

474 ft · 11 sec

Toward Lincoln Tunnel

Turn right

342 ft · 11 sec

Use the right lane.

Merge onto NY 495

105 ft · 4 sec · Lincoln Tunnel Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 495

3.7 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Tunnel Expressway

Toward Lincoln Tunnel Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 29 sec

Toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

453 ft · 7 sec

Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 3

10 mi · 12 min · NJ 3

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 46

11 mi · 12 min · US 46

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

Continue on I 80W

1.6 mi · 1 min · Interstate 80 West

Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 21 sec

Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 80

45 mi · 52 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

12 mi · 15 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 46 sec

Exit 293 Toward I 380 North: Scranton

Continue on I 380

28 mi · 30 min · I 380

Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 81

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 81

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 81

Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

14 mi · 16 min · I 81

Toward I 81 North: Syracuse

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 8 Toward NY 26 North: Whitney Point, Lisle

Turn right onto NY 26

0.5 mi · 43 sec · NY 26

At end of road, turn left onto US 11; NY 26

0.1 mi · 9 sec · US 11; NY 26

Continue on US 11; NY 79

31 mi · 39 min · US 11; NY 79

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 79

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Seneca Way

Continue on NY 79

0.9 mi · 2 min · East Seneca Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Taughannock Boulevard

338 ft · 15 sec · Taughannock Boulevard

Turn left onto NY 96

0.2 mi · 21 sec · West Buffalo Street

Continue on NY 96

1.0 mi · 2 min · Cliff Street

Continue on NY 96

8.7 mi · 12 min · Trumansburg Road

Continue on NY 96

1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

Continue on NY 96

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Trumansburg Road

Continue on NY 96

4.0 mi · 5 min · State Highway 96

Turn right onto CR 141A

1.5 mi · 2 min · Powell Road

Continue on CR 141

0.9 mi · 1 min · County Road 141

Turn left onto NY 89

10 mi · 13 min · State Highway 89

Turn left onto CR 128

2.4 mi · 4 min · Ernsberger Road

At end of road, turn right onto NY 414

3.2 mi · 4 min · Ovid Street

Turn right onto CR-124

119 ft · 3 sec · County Road 124

Arrive at destination

CR-124

Trip Plan

For this 5-hour and 49-minute drive, starting in the morning is recommended to ensure you have ample daylight to complete the 271 miles. With only one recommended stop, you can plan your breaks strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or when you begin to feel fatigued. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch on I 81, and consider topping up before embarking on that segment. Since this is a one-day trip, you have flexibility; however, aim to depart early enough to avoid significant traffic, particularly as you leave the New York City metropolitan area.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 135.5 miles from Jamaica, NY, or about 2h 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.8 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 60 miles or 1h 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 135.5 miles or 2h 52m 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 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fayette, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Jamaica, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Jamaica, NY

This is one driving day of about 271 miles and 5h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Jamaica, 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 I 81 for about 73.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greene, NY

136 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Scranton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 135.5 miles from Jamaica, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

1.7 mi from route

Service Plaza

2.4 mi from route

Vince Lombardi Service Area

2.5 mi from route

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 42

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 17.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4.1 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 12B Toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel

8 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward I 278 West: Brooklyn

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 17W Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn

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

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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.44 one way

$94.87 round trip

$4.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 95 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.82	$51.40	$102.81
premium	$5.23	$55.80	$111.60
diesel	$6.28	$66.96	$133.92

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

$47

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$88–$113

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 94.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	81.3	1	$28.46	$13.01
Efficient EV	67.8	0	$23.71	$10.84
EV Truck/SUV	108.4	1	$37.94	$17.34

Gas CO2

95 kg

EV CO2

32 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

Jamaica, NY

Late night in Jamaica on Saturday

Local time

3:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Sunny

NE 6 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Fayette, NY

Late night in Fayette on Saturday

Local time

3:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Sunny

S 0 to 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

38°F

Greene, NY

136 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

3 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

Governors Island National Monument

National Monument

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...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 9.3

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 highway-focused drive for about 67% of this route, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on higher-speed roads like I 81 and the Christopher Columbus Highway. The longest continuous stretch without a major change in road type is approximately 73.8 miles, primarily on I 81, so be prepared for some longer segments of consistent driving. While the majority is highway, you'll also encounter US 11, which might offer a slightly different pace. Overall, the drive is designed for forward momentum, taking you through varied landscapes with an emphasis on efficient travel.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

53 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 73.8 mi on I 81.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Christopher Columbus Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in.

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 42 significant decision points across 271 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 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,788 ft 8 ft

Total Climb

2,450 ft

Total Descent

1,880 ft

Highest Point

1,788 ft

~116.1 mi in

Elevation Range

1,780 ft

Notable High Points

1,788 ft at ~116.1 miles +735 ft prominence

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 Fayette, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah, Albany and Lisle.

Del Water Gap

38.8 mi in | ~56m

Mahwah

39 mi in | ~56m | via I 80W

Albany

189.2 mi in | ~3h 56m | via I 81

Lisle

205 mi in | ~4h 15m

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Starbucks

Cafe

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Stroudsburg, PA

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Park West Bagel & Cafe

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Cafe Duet

Cafe

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Sweet Creams Cafe

Cafe

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Stroudsburg, PA

Restaurant

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Stroudsburg, PA

Cuisine: steak_house;seafood

Visit website

IHOP

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Totowa, NJ

Cuisine: breakfast;pancake

Hours: Mo 00:00-23:00; Tu 06:00-24:00; We-Su 00...

Visit website

Dunkin'

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Woodland Park, NJ

Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop

Hours: 06:00-21:30

Visit website

Dunkin'

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Little Falls, NJ

Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop

Hours: 05:00-22:00

Visit website

Applebee's

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

Hotel

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Visit website

Camp Dina

Camp_site

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Stroudsburg, PA

Newpark

Hotel

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Visit website

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting 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.

Arriving in Fayette, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1800

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 5h 49m. Total distance: 271 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 73.8 miles on I 81. 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.

Yes — we found about 36 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 Fayette, 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 36 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Stonewall 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 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Fayette, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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