Origin
Jamaica, NY
Morning in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamaica, NY to Northville, 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 46m
Distance
72.2 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 41m
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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Northville, NY
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
This 72.2-mile drive from Jamaica, NY, to Northville, NY, is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 46 minutes. Given its short duration and manageable distance, it’s perfect for a single-day excursion, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. You'll be navigating primarily on the Long Island Expressway, Grand Central Parkway, and Old Country Road. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, this route is also quite economical. It's a practical option for a quick transition within the Northeast region, offering a direct path from one point to another without extensive detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.1 miles from Jamaica, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 52 mi | 1h 10m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Old Country Road | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Northern State Parkway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Northville Turnpike | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Sound Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Service Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 52 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Northville, 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
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 8
Toward Main Street, Union Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Street
9
Turn right onto Grand Central Parkway
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
11
Merge onto GCP
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on N
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 27S
Toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Shelter Rock Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn right onto South Service Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Service Road
Use the right lane.
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
17
Merge onto I 495
52 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 73
Toward CR 58 East: Old Country Road, Greenport, Orient
19
Keep slight left at fork
492 ft
·
14 sec
Toward CR 58 east: Greenport, Orient
20
Turn straight onto CR 58
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Country Road
Use the left lane.
21
Enter roundabout onto CR 58
108 ft
·
6 sec
·
Old Country Road
Toward Aquebogue, Greenport, Orient
22
Continue on CR 58
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Country Road
Toward Aquebogue, Greenport, Orient
23
Turn left onto CR 43
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Northville Turnpike
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto Sound Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Sound Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Sound Avenue
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 1 hour and 46-minute journey, flexibility is your best asset. You can depart at your leisure, but consider an early start to potentially avoid some traffic, especially when leaving the New York City area. With only 72.2 miles to cover, you won't need many stops, but it's always wise to take a break if you feel tired. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $12, and plan your refueling accordingly. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to signage when transitioning from the Long Island Expressway to the Grand Central Parkway, as these changes can be frequent.
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 36.1 miles from Jamaica, NY, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52 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 16 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.1 miles or 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 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Northville, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jamaica, NY
This is one driving day of about 72.2 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Jamaica, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Long Island Expressway for about 52 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.1 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 64.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward Main Street, Union Turnpike
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 8
Toward Main Street, Union Turnpike
6
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Grand Central Parkway
Turn right onto Grand Central Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
11.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
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 27S
Toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
8
11.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Shelter Rock Road
Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
64.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CR 58 East: Old Country Road, Greenport, Orient
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 73
Toward CR 58 East: Old Country Road, Greenport,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.88 one way
$23.77 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $12.85 | $25.70 |
| premium | $4.92 | $13.99 | $27.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.94 | $31.88 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.16
Northville Turnpike
(2.3 mi)
$0.16
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
$12
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.58 | $3.47 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.32 | $2.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.11 | $4.62 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Northville, NY
Morning in Northville on Sunday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
1h 46m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fire Island National Seashore
National Seashore
Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 47.3
Park Closure: Pet Restrictions, Beach Driving Closures in Effect March 15 through Labor Day
Caution: Avian Influenza (HPAI) Suspected in Dead Birds in Seashore Areas
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...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 2.5
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
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...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 2.5
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...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 2.5
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...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 2.5
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 predominantly highway experience on this route, with 89% of the drive taking place on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 52 miles on the Long Island Expressway, meaning you'll have a significant period of consistent driving. While the highway focus suggests a steady pace, be aware that transitions between these major roads will occur. This drive is characterized by its efficiency, designed to get you to your destination with minimal fuss, rather than offering winding scenic byways.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Grand Central Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.2 miles you will encounter 21 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 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (Grand Central Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Jamaica, NY and Northville, NY, road signs point toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown, Greenport, Orient, Cr 58 East: Greenport and Aquebogue.
Shelter Rock Road South
11.1 mi in
|
~17m
Searingtown
11.1 mi in
|
~17m
Greenport
64.4 mi in
|
~1h 30m
Orient
64.4 mi in
|
~1h 30m
Cr 58 East: Greenport
65.2 mi in
|
~1h 32m
Aquebogue
67.5 mi in
|
~1h 37m
|
via CR 58
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.
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 46m. Total distance: 72.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.16 in tolls one way, starting with Northville Turnpike. 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 Northville, 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 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (Grand Central Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fire Island National Seashore, African Burial Ground National Monument and Gateway National Recreation Area (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 Northville, 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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