Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
95.8 mi
154 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Springs, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
This 95.8-mile drive from Jamaica, NY, to Springs, NY, is estimated to take about 2 hours and 27 minutes, making it a perfectly manageable day trip. You'll navigate primarily via Sunrise Highway and Montauk Highway, with a segment on County Road 39. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, this trip through the Northeast region of New York is an accessible journey. The route offers a local feel rather than a highway grind, so you can expect a more engaging drive. It's a straightforward option for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.9 miles from Jamaica, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 69.5 mi | 1h 31m |
| Montauk Highway | 10.1 mi | 20m |
| County Road 39 | 5.5 mi | 11m |
| Springs Fireplace Road | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| South Conduit Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| Sutphin Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Springs, NY.
Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
Turn right onto Sutphin Boulevard
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
Turn left onto NY 27
Take the ramp
Merge onto BP
Take the exit
Continue on NY 27
Continue on NY 27
Continue on NY 27; CR 39
Turn left onto Montauk Highway
Continue on NY 27
At end of road, turn left onto NY 27
Continue on North Main Street
Turn right onto CR 41
Arrive at destination
Given the 2-hour 27-minute duration and 95.8-mile distance, this route is ideal for a day trip. Consider departing earlier in the morning to avoid potential local traffic, especially as you approach your destination. With no designated stops, you have the flexibility to pull over as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $16, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. A practical tip for this turn-heavy drive is to pre-program your GPS with Springs, NY, and pay close attention to road signage when transitioning between Sunrise Highway, Montauk Highway, and County Road 39.
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.
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 21 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.9 miles or 1h 7m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springs, NY than in the middle of the route.
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 95.8 miles and 2h 27m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 47.9 miles from Jamaica, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Sunrise Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.5 miles.
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 2 and 90.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Rockaway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Montauk Highway
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto NY 27 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$15.77 one way
$31.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $17.05 | $34.10 |
| premium | $4.92 | $18.57 | $37.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.15 | $42.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.06 | $4.60 |
| Efficient EV | 24 | 0 | $8.38 | $3.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.3 | 0 | $13.41 | $6.13 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Jamaica on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 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 Springs on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
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
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.
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Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 95.8-mile journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 69.5 miles along Sunrise Highway. This means you'll be on more local roads, necessitating attention to navigation and traffic patterns, rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. The character of the drive will likely involve more frequent turns and varied speed limits as you transition between Sunrise Highway, Montauk Highway, and County Road 39.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near Rockaway Boulevard.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 27m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (Rockaway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (NY 27 / South Conduit Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 2h 27m. Total distance: 95.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
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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