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Trip from Knox, NY to Jamaica, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 42m

Distance

160.6 mi

258 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 29m ★
6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 51m
12 PM
3h 48m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 35m

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

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Downtown Knox, NY, NY

Knox, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

neighborhood of Queens, New York City, United States

Jamaica, NY

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Trip Overview

Knox, NY to Jamaica, NY is 160.6 miles and takes about 3h 42m via NYS Thruway, State Highway 32, and NJ 17, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, making it a convenient one-day journey. The drive offers a mixed experience, transitioning from state roads to a significant portion on the New York State Thruway. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is ideal for a straightforward trip without the need for an overnight stay, allowing you to reach your destination efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

80.3 miles from Knox, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 70.5 mi 1h 21m
State Highway 32 19.9 mi 29m
NJ 17 14.1 mi 18m
King's Highway 6.8 mi 9m
NJ 4 6.7 mi 9m
County Route 401 5.2 mi 9m
Cross Bronx Expressway 4.4 mi 5m
Van Wyck Expressway 4.3 mi 6m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 70.5 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knox, NY and Jamaica, NY.

1

Start on CR 252

3.6 mi · 8 min · Knox Cave Road
2

Continue on NY 157A

0.9 mi · 2 min · Warners Lake Road
3

At end of road, turn right onto Thacher Park Road

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Thacher Park Road
4

At end of road, turn left onto NY 443

3.5 mi · 4 min · Helderberg Trail
5

Turn right onto NY 85

3.6 mi · 5 min · Delaware Turnpike
6

Turn left onto NY 143

2.7 mi · 4 min · New York State Highway 143
7

At end of road, turn left onto NY 143

186 ft · 6 sec · NY 143
8

Turn right onto CR 401

5.2 mi · 9 min · County Route 401
9

At end of road, turn left onto CR 405

0.7 mi · 1 min · County Route 405
10

Turn right onto NY 32

11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 32
11

Turn left onto NY 23; NY 32

1.1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 23
12

Turn right onto NY 32

9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 32
13

Continue on NY 32

6.8 mi · 9 min · King's Highway
14

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
15

Merge onto I 87

71 mi · 1 hr 21 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17
Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.
17

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
18

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

14 mi · 18 min · NJ 17
Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
21

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4
Use the right lane.
22

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
24

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
26

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
28

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.4 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min
Exit 6A Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Merge onto I 678

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
31

Continue on I 678

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
32

Continue on I 678

2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
33

Keep slight left at fork onto I 678

4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport Use the slight left lane.
34

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 6 Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue Use the right lane.
35

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue Use the slight right lane.
36

Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

0.9 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
37

Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
38

Turn right onto Inwood Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Inwood Street
39

Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

56 ft · 2 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
40

Arrive at destination

Tuskegee Airmen Way

Trip Plan

For this single-day trip of just under 4 hours, you have considerable flexibility. Leaving Knox, NY in the morning should allow ample time to reach Jamaica, NY before evening. With a fuel cost estimated at $26, it's wise to ensure you have a full tank before departing, as the longest stretch without a clear indication of services is 70.5 miles on the New York State Thruway. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps utilizing one of the many service areas along the Thruway for a quick rest or snack.

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 80.3 miles from Knox, NY, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.5 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 35 miles or 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 80.3 miles or 1h 56m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 57m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Knox, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Knox, NY

This is one driving day of about 160.6 miles and 3h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Knox, 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 New York State Thruway for about 70.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

80 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

Woodstock, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Windsor, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 80.3 miles from Knox, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Greenville cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Greenville, New York

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.9

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+15189660006

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Paramus, New Jersey

1.3 mi

Cafe Tropical Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hackensack, New Jersey

0.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Saddle River Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Saddle River, New Jersey

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive mile 126.2

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+12012822300

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hackensack, New Jersey

1.3 mi

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Englewood, New Jersey

2.6 mi

Greenville cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.9

Greenville, New York

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+15189660006

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 137.6

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Cafe Tropical Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 137.6

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12018800669

Giovanna's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 126.2

Ramsey, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12018255835

Visit website

Golden Krust Carribean Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 91.8

Newburgh, New York

Hours: 8:15 am–7:45 pm

+18457874527

Visit website

Café Panache

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $50 to $10 mile 126.2

Ramsey, New Jersey

Hours: 12–1:30 pm

+12019340030

Visit website

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 137.6

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12015602269

Visit website

The Mindful Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 126.2

Ramsey, New Jersey

Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm

+12016493600

Visit website

Saddle River Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive mile 126.2

Saddle River, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+12012822300

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 137.6

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 137.6

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 137.6

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 137.6

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 149.1

New York, New York

+19172614093

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 91.8

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 91.8

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 91.8

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 103.2

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18777983752

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 103.2

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18774943833

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 103.2

Central Valley, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 91.8

New Windsor, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 91.8

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Shooting Zone

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 137.6

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+12014401329

Visit website

Ready to Golf

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 137.6

River Edge, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+16093887728

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving- Paramus

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 137.6

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+12017334359

Visit website

Catch Air Paramus

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 137.6

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12016202125

Visit website

Bowler City

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 137.6

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+12013433545

Visit website

Hackensack Riverkeeper, Inc.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 137.6

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12019680808

Visit website

Teaneck Creek Conservancy

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 137.6

Teaneck, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12018362403

Visit website

Xtreme Energy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 137.6

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12014085555

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 27

5 decision points cluster between mile 119.1 and 159.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
119.1 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in | NY 17

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
120.5 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in | NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
149.3 mi into trip | ~3h 22m in

Take the exit toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens

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 6A Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
8
158.9 mi into trip | ~3h 37m in

Take the exit toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 6 Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlanti...
9
159.2 mi into trip | ~3h 38m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.44 one way

$52.87 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $28.59 $57.17
premium $4.92 $31.13 $62.25
diesel $5.61 $35.46 $70.92

Estimated Tolls: $26.33

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Whitestone Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway (70.5 mi) $3.53
Delaware Turnpike (3.6 mi) $0.25

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

$26

Tolls

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.2 0 $16.86 $7.71
Efficient EV 40.2 0 $14.05 $6.42
EV Truck/SUV 64.2 0 $22.48 $10.28

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Knox, NY

Late night in Knox on Sunday

Local time

5:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jamaica, NY

Late night in Jamaica on Sunday

Local time

5:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Ramapo, NY

80 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

18 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

3h 42m 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.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 144
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 144
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

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...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 155
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

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...

9 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 144
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

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...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 155
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

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...

10 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 155
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 presents a mixed drive, with 44% of it on highways. You'll experience stretches on the New York State Thruway, including one notable segment of 70.5 miles, which offers a faster pace. The inclusion of State Highway 32 and NJ 17 suggests a transition to more local roads at times, potentially offering a different driving feel as you approach your destination. Expect a blend of smoother, faster highway travel and potentially more varied road conditions on the state and county routes.

44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.5 mi on New York State Thruway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 119.1 miles in near NY 17.

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 27 significant decision points across 160.6 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 119.1 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120.5 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 149.3 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.

Between Knox, NY and Jamaica, NY, road signs point toward Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York and Queens.

Gsp South: Paterson

134.6 mi in | ~3h 1m

Fort Lee

134.6 mi in | ~3h 1m

New York

134.6 mi in | ~3h 1m

Queens

149.3 mi in | ~3h 22m

About the Cities

Arriving 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 3h 42m. Total distance: 160.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 70.5 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $26.33 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Jamaica, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 119.1 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120.5 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 149.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Jamaica, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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