Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
50.6 mi
81 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamaica, NY
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Lewisboro, NY
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This 50.6-mile drive from Jamaica, NY, to Lewisboro, NY, is a straightforward 1-hour-and-18-minute trip that works perfectly as a single-day excursion. You'll navigate through familiar Northeast terrain, with the majority of the journey utilizing major roadways. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, this route is quite budget-friendly for a day trip. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, connecting two points within New York State without extensive deviations. It’s a practical option for getting from point A to point B without significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New England Thruway | 22.5 mi | 30m |
| Smith Ridge Road | 6.1 mi | 11m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| South Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Middlesex Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Lewisboro, NY.
Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
Turn right onto Pinegrove Street
At end of road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue
Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway East
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 678
Merge onto I 678
Continue on I 678
Continue on I 678
Continue on HR
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn left onto Noroton Avenue
Turn right onto Middlesex Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Middlesex Road
Continue on Middlesex Road
Turn left onto CT 124
Continue on CT 124
Turn right onto CT 106; CT 124
Turn left onto CT 106; CT 124
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
Turn left onto Forest Street
Turn right onto Smith Ridge Road
Continue on CT 123
Turn right onto Shady Lane
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Jamaica, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 43.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Pinegrove Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward I 95 North: New Haven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Noroton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Noroton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CT 106; CT 124 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$8.33 one way
$16.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.01 | $18.01 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.81 | $19.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$8
Total
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.43 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Jamaica on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Late night in Lewisboro on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for this 50.6-mile journey, with about 26% of the route on highways. You'll experience a mix of driving styles, transitioning from the Van Wyck Expressway to the New England Thruway before heading onto Smith Ridge Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 22.5 miles on the New England Thruway. This suggests a drive that requires your attention, with various road types and potential turns as you progress toward Lewisboro.
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 0.1 miles in near Pinegrove Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.6 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 0.1 miles (Pinegrove Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Jamaica, NY to Lewisboro, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Noroton along the way.
Noroton
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 50.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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