Origin
Mattituck, NY
Late night in Mattituck on Sunday
Local time
3:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mattituck, NY to Jamaica, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
78.1 mi
126 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mattituck, NY
Sarah O'Shea
Jamaica, NY
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Trip Overview
Mattituck, NY to Jamaica, NY is 78.1 miles and takes about 1h 52m via Sunrise Highway and Route 25, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. With a low highway share, expect more of your time to be spent on surface roads, offering a more local feel to the transit. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for a single-day excursion when you want to get from the North Fork of Long Island to Queens without a complicated itinerary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.1 miles from Mattituck, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 54.6 mi | 1h 13m |
| East Moriches-Riverhead Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Route 25 | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Main Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Belt Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Cross River Drive | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Center Drive South | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Flanders Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 54.6 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mattituck, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on NY 25
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Road
2
Continue on NY 25
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Route 25
3
Turn straight onto CR 105
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Cross River Drive
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto NY 24
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Flanders Road
Use the right lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto CR 94
130 ft
·
7 sec
·
Nugent Drive
Toward Calverton, New York, County Center, All Courts
6
Continue on CR 94
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Nugent Drive
Toward Calverton, New York, County Center, All Courts
Use the left lane.
7
Take the exit
290 ft
·
6 sec
Toward CR 51 south: Suffolk County Offices, Criminal/Surrogate/Family Courts, Suffolk County Community College - Riverhead Campus, East Moriches
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto CR 51
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Drive South
9
Continue on CR 51
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East Moriches-Riverhead Road
10
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward NY 27 West: New York
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto NY 27
55 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
13
Merge onto BP
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
18
Continue on I 678
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
19
Take the exit
504 ft
·
15 sec
Exit 4
Toward Liberty Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
20
Continue on Van Wyck Expressway East
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway East
21
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Inwood Street
23
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
24
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 52 minutes and a total of 78.1 miles, this is a route best suited for a single-day trip. Aim to depart earlier in the day to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach Jamaica, NY. Since there are no designated stops in the data, you have the flexibility to pull over as needed, but keep an eye on your fuel as the estimated cost is $13. The longest continuous stretch is 54.6 miles on Sunrise Highway, so plan your breaks before or after this segment if you prefer not to drive that far without stopping.
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 39.1 miles from Mattituck, NY, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 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 17 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.1 miles or 58m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jamaica, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Mattituck, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mattituck, NY
This is one driving day of about 78.1 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Mattituck, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sunrise Highway for about 54.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.1 miles from Mattituck, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 10.6 and 77.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
10.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CR 94 / Nugent Drive
Enter roundabout onto CR 94 / Nugent Drive toward Calverton, New York, County Center, All Courts
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Calverton, New York, County Center, All...
8
10.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward CR 51 south: Suffolk County Offices, Criminal/Surrogate/Family Courts, Suffolk County Community College - Riverhead Campus, East Moriches
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward CR 51 south: Suffolk County Offices, Cri...
8
75.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
Take the exit toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge
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 19
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whites...
7
77.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward Liberty Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4
Toward Liberty Avenue
7
77.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
|
Liberty Avenue
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.69 one way
$25.39 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $13.74 | $27.48 |
| premium | $4.87 | $14.96 | $29.92 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $16.61 | $33.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.20 | $3.75 |
| Efficient EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.83 | $3.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.93 | $5.00 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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
Jamaica, NY
Late night in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
3:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
13 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
1h 52m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is primarily on surface roads, with only about 10% of the total distance on highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 54.6 miles on Sunrise Highway, which may present numerous exits and local traffic. East Moriches-Riverhead Road and Route 25 also contribute to the surface road experience, likely involving more frequent intersections and varied speed limits as you pass through different communities.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.6 mi on Sunrise Highway.
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 10.6 miles in near CR 94 / Nugent Drive.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.1 miles you will encounter 18 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 10.6 miles (CR 94 / Nugent Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.4 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 Mattituck, NY and Jamaica, NY, road signs point toward Calverton, New York, County Center, All Courts, Cr 51 South: Suffolk County Offices and Criminal/Surrogate/Family Courts - among others.
Calverton
10.6 mi in
|
~18m
|
via CR 94
New York
10.6 mi in
|
~18m
|
via CR 94
County Center
10.6 mi in
|
~18m
|
via CR 94
All Courts
10.6 mi in
|
~18m
|
via CR 94
Cr 51 South: Suffolk County Offices
10.7 mi in
|
~18m
Criminal/Surrogate/Family Courts
10.7 mi in
|
~18m
Suffolk County Community College - Riverhead Campus
10.7 mi in
|
~18m
Moriches
10.7 mi in
|
~18m
Belt Parkway West
73 mi in
|
~1h 43m
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 1h 52m. Total distance: 78.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.6 miles on Sunrise Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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 10.6 miles (CR 94 / Nugent Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jamaica, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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