Rraci's Restaurant
Around the midpoint, short detour
Brewster, New York
Hours: 5–10:30 pm
+18452786695
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 53m
Distance
126.7 mi
204 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
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.
Lorenz Park, NY
Brent Singleton
Jamaica, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Lorenz Park, NY to Jamaica, NY is 126.7 miles and takes about 2h 53m via Taconic State Parkway, I 684, and Hutchinson River Parkway, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. With a high highway percentage, expect a relatively straightforward drive. It's a good option if you're looking for a direct route with minimal complexity, suitable for a single-day trip.
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
63.3 miles from Lorenz Park, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Taconic State Parkway | 42.8 mi | 58m |
| I 684 | 26.8 mi | 31m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 15.9 mi | 23m |
| I 84 | 15.5 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 82 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| US 9 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Worth Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lorenz Park, NY and Jamaica, NY.
Start on Anthony Avenue
Turn right onto Livingston Parkway
Continue on Livingston Parkway
Turn right onto US 9
At end of road, turn right onto Columbia Street
Turn slight left onto Prospect Avenue
Turn left onto US 9
Turn left onto US 9; NY 23
Continue on US 9; 23
Turn straight onto NY 82
Take the ramp
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
Take the exit
Merge onto I 84
Take the exit
Merge onto I 684
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway
Continue on I 678
Continue on I 678
Continue on I 678
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
Turn right onto Inwood Street
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
Arrive at destination
For this 2h 53m drive, leaving early in the morning can help you avoid peak traffic, particularly as you get closer to Jamaica, NY. With a fuel cost estimated at $21, filling up before you depart is a good idea. Since the total distance is manageable for one day, you have flexibility with stops; however, consider breaking up the 42.8-mile segment on the Taconic State Parkway if you prefer shorter driving periods. Keep an eye out for changes in speed limits as you move from parkways to interstates.
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 28 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.3 miles or 1h 28m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jamaica, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lorenz Park, 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 Lorenz Park, NY
This is one driving day of about 126.7 miles and 2h 53m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 63.3 miles from Lorenz Park, 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.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best meal stop · around the midpoint
Brewster, New York
Around the midpoint, short detour
Hours: 5–10:30 pm
+18452786695
El Mariachi -Mexican Restaurant &Bar
Holmes, New York
Seconds Restaurant
Athens, New York
Best coffee break
Hudson, New York
Near the start, short detour
Hours: 5–9 pm
+15186716230
Sabor Restaurant & Bakery
College Point, New York
Around the midpoint, short detour
Brewster, New York
Hours: 5–10:30 pm
+18452786695
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Holmes, New York
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+18458785057
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Athens, New York
Hours: Closed
+18389450702
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Forest Hills, New York
Hours: 12–9 pm
+13475310873
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Armonk, New York
Hours: 12–10 pm
+19142736900
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Brewster, New York
Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm
+18452774140
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Brewster, New York
Hours: 5–10 pm
+18452795011
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Yonkers, New York
Hours: 12–10 pm
+19142371266
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Hudson, New York
Hours: 5–9 pm
+15186716230
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
College Point, New York
Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm
+13473684407
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
Yonkers, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+19149991010
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Lagrangeville, New York
Hours: 7 am–2 pm
+18456051991
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~10 min detour
Millbrook, New York
Hours: 5–9 pm
+18456776956
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~10 min detour
Millbrook, New York
Hours: 12–2 pm
+18456778166
Visit websiteNear the end, ~12 min detour
Elmhurst, New York
Hours: 8 AM–9 PM
+19297673936
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Brewster, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Lagrangeville, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+19142874200
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Goldens Bridge, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Goldens Bridge, New York
+18336322778
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Rye, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Ancram, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Brewster, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~12 min detour
Greenwich, Connecticut
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Ancram, New York
Hours: 10 am–6 pm
+15188513631
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~11 min detour
Valhalla, New York
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+19142314033
Visit websiteNear the end, ~11 min detour
Brooklyn, New York
Hours: 6 am–9 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~11 min detour
West Harrison, New York
Hours: 9:30 am–4 pm
+19144281005
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
Astoria, New York
Hours: 9 am–7 pm
+17187777529
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Coxsackie, New York
Hours: 6 am–6 pm
+15187320187
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 71.2 and 125.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward I 684 South: White Plains
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway toward Whitestone Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Regular Gas
$20.59 one way
$41.18 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $22.29 | $44.57 |
| premium | $4.87 | $24.27 | $48.55 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $26.95 | $53.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
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
$21
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38 | 0 | $13.30 | $6.08 |
| Efficient EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.09 | $5.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.7 | 0 | $17.74 | $8.11 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Lorenz Park on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Mostly Clear
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Night in Jamaica on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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.
Nearly all of this 126.7-mile drive, 93%, is on highways. You'll experience a substantial 42.8-mile stretch on the Taconic State Parkway before transitioning to other parkways and interstates. Expect a consistent flow of traffic and numerous exits as you navigate through suburban and urban areas, especially as you approach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway and I 684. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 71.2 miles in.
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 20 significant decision points across 126.7 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 71.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 98.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 107.8 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lorenz Park, NY to Jamaica, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.
New York City
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 53m. Total distance: 126.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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