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Trip from Jamaica, NY to Sanborn, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 28m
Distance
397.2 mi
639 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$70
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 21m
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6 AM
8h 28m
8 AM
8h 44m
10 AM
8h 34m
12 PM
8h 32m
3 PM
8h 35m
5 PM
8h 43m
8 PM
8h 24m
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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Sanborn, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Jamaica, NY to Sanborn, NY is 397.2 miles and takes about 8h 28m via New York State Thruway, I 81, and Christopher Columbus Highway, with a fuel budget near $65 and an overnight stay recommended. This trip stays within New York, moving from the bustling Northeast region to a more rural part of the same state. You'll spend a good portion of your time on major highways, but be prepared for a significant shift to surface roads as you get closer to your destination. It's a straightforward drive that's manageable over two days.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
198.6 miles from Jamaica, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 7m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 99.6 mi | 1h 55m |
| I 81 | 97.3 mi | 1h 55m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 44.6 mi | 52m |
| I 380 | 27.7 mi | 30m |
| Keystone Shortway | 17.3 mi | 24m |
| US 46 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| Clinton Street | 10.5 mi | 15m |
| NJ 3 | 10.2 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 99.6 mi, about 1h 55m
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 Sanborn, NY.
1
Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
303 ft
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17 sec
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Tuskegee Airmen Way
2
Turn right onto Pinegrove Street
0.2 mi
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44 sec
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Pinegrove Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue
435 ft
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13 sec
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Liberty Avenue
4
Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway East
77 ft
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1 sec
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Van Wyck Expressway East
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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20 sec
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
6
Merge onto I 678
3.6 mi
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4 min
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Van Wyck Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
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58 sec
Exit 12B
Toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 495
3.4 mi
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5 min
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Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
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49 sec
Toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 495
1.4 mi
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2 min
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Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495
1.3 mi
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2 min
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Queens-Midtown Tunnel
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
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18 sec
Toward Crosstown, 37th Street
Use the slight left lane.
14
Turn slight left onto East 37th Street
1.1 mi
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3 min
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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
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4 sec
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Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
18
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 495
3.7 mi
·
6 min
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Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
Toward Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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29 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
453 ft
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7 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto NJ 3
10 mi
·
12 min
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NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto US 46
11 mi
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12 min
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US 46
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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33 sec
Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
24
Continue on I 80W
1.6 mi
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1 min
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Interstate 80 West
Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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21 sec
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
26
Merge onto I 80
45 mi
·
52 min
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Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
8 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
12 mi
·
15 min
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Keystone Shortway
29
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 293
Toward I 380 North: Scranton
30
Continue on I 380
28 mi
·
30 min
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I 380
Use the straight lane.
31
Merge onto I 81
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
I 81
Use the straight lane.
32
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
1.8 mi
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2 min
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I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
33
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
37 mi
·
43 min
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I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
34
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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21 sec
Exit 52
Toward NY 13: Cortland
35
Turn right onto NY 13
39 ft
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5 sec
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Clinton Avenue
36
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Locust Avenue
37
Continue on Albany Street
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Albany Street
38
At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41
0.4 mi
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1 min
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South Main Street
39
Turn left onto NY 41
10 mi
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15 min
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Clinton Street
40
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
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49 sec
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East Lake Road
41
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
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State Route 41
42
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
·
13 min
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East Lake Road
43
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
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East Lake Street
44
Turn left onto US 20
7.3 mi
·
13 min
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East Genesee Street
45
Turn right onto US 20
0.2 mi
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12 sec
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North Fulton Street
46
Turn left onto US 20; NY 5
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Arterial West
47
Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38
9.8 mi
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11 min
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Chase Street
Use the left lane.
48
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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Auburn Road
49
Turn right onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
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NY 318
50
Continue on NY 318
319 ft
·
10 sec
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NY 318
Use the right lane.
51
Turn right onto NY 414
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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State Route 414
Use the right lane.
52
Continue on NY 414
217 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
53
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Use the left lane.
54
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
Use the straight / right lanes.
55
Merge onto I 90
100 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
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New York State Thruway
56
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 50
Toward I 290: Niagara Falls
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
57
Continue on I 290
4.4 mi
·
6 min
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Youngmann Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
58
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3
Toward US 62: Niagara Falls Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
59
Turn right onto US 62
7.3 mi
·
13 min
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Niagara Falls Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
60
Turn right onto NY 429
3.4 mi
·
6 min
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Ward Road
61
Turn right onto Niagara Street
0.2 mi
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55 sec
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Niagara Street
62
At end of road, turn right onto Townline Road
181 ft
·
7 sec
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Townline Road
63
Arrive at destination
Hoover Road
Trip Plan
Given the 8h 28m estimated duration, this trip is best split over two days to avoid fatigue. Plan to depart from Jamaica, NY early in the morning to maximize your daylight hours. Consider stopping for the night around the halfway point or after completing the 99.6-mile stretch on the New York State Thruway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated $65 cost suggests filling up strategically before hitting longer stretches of surface roads where stations might be less frequent. You'll have two recommended stops, so use them to stretch your legs and refuel.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 198.6 miles from Jamaica, NY, or about 4h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.6 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 87 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 198.6 miles or 4h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 198.6 miles or 4h 7m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sanborn, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jamaica, NY
Aim for roughly 199 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Sanborn, NY
Aim for roughly 199 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Jamaica, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 99.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
199 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Barton, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
199 mi · about 4.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Barton, NY after about 199 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 198.6 miles from Jamaica, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.6 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 199 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
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Penn-Can Travel Plaza
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Pembroke Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
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TA
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Whitney Point Rest Area
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Pennsylvania Welcome Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
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Scottsville Travel Plaza
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Onvo Travel Plaza
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Clifton Springs Travel Plaza
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Junius Ponds Travel Plaza
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Seneca Travel Plaza
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Ontario Travel Plaza
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Clarence Travel Plaza
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Crescent Lake Rest Area
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Love's Travel Stop
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Onvo Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
TA
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Pennsylvania Welcome Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
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Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
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Flying J Travel Center
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Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
TA
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Service Plaza
0.5 mi from route
Larry Doby Service Area
0.7 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.9 mi from route
Connie Chung Service Area
0.9 mi from route
Rest Area
0.9 mi from route
Alexander Hamilton Service Area
1.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.2 mi from route
Rest Area
1.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.5 mi from route
GPS Roofing
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 505 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.
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4.1 mi into trip
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~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
7
8 mi into trip
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~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
8
9 mi into trip
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~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
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~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
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~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
$69.53 one way
$139.05 round trip
$4.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
139 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.82 | $75.34 | $150.69 |
| premium | $5.23 | $81.79 | $163.57 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $98.14 | $196.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $20.98
Lincoln Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(99.6 mi)
$4.98
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
$70
Tolls
$21
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$221–$331
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 139 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 119.2 | 1 | $41.71 | $19.07 |
| Efficient EV | 99.3 | 1 | $34.76 | $15.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 158.9 | 1 | $55.61 | $25.42 |
Gas CO2
139 kg
EV CO2
46 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.
Origin
Jamaica, NY
Afternoon in Jamaica on Thursday
Local time
2:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Cloudy
N 17 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Sanborn, NY
Afternoon in Sanborn on Thursday
Local time
2:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 3 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
56°F
Barton, NY
199 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
12 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
8h 28m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 13.7
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 13.7
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...
3 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 13.7
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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 13.7
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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 13.7
View on nps.gov
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...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 13.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route involves 44% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch on the New York State Thruway measuring 99.6 miles. After this initial highway cruising, expect a shift to surface roads for the remainder of the trip, characterized by a 'mostly surface roads' profile. You'll notice the transition from high-speed travel to more local driving as you approach Sanborn, with frequent intersections and varying speed limits.
Only 44% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
63 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.6 mi on New York State Thruway.
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 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 50 significant decision points across 397.2 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
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
1,929 ft
41 ft
Total Climb
3,035 ft
Total Descent
2,442 ft
Highest Point
1,929 ft
~113.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,888 ft
Notable High Points
981 ft at ~56.7 miles
+691 ft prominence
1,929 ft at ~113.5 miles
+566 ft prominence
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 Sanborn, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Albany.
Del Water Gap
38.8 mi in
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~56m
Mahwah
39 mi in
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~56m
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via I 80W
Albany
189.2 mi in
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~3h 56m
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via I 81
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 Sanborn, NY
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
8h 28m 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 99.6 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 199 miles on day one.
Expect about $20.98 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 48 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 Sanborn, 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. There are 48 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Yes — Stonewall National Monument, African Burial Ground National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.5 hours each way, a round trip means 16.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Sanborn, 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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