Trip from Mexico, NY to Jamaica, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 5m

Distance

300.4 mi

483 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 53m ★

6 AM

6h 6m

8 AM

6h 32m

10 AM

6h 15m

12 PM

6h 12m

3 PM

6h 16m

5 PM

6h 30m

8 PM

5h 58m

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

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Mexico, NY

Jesús Mirón García

neighborhood of Queens, New York City, United States

Jamaica, NY

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Mexico, NY, to Jamaica, NY, covers approximately 304.1 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 12 minutes of drive time. This journey is best suited for a single-day trip, as the duration is manageable for most drivers without requiring an overnight stay. You will navigate using a combination of I-81 South, the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, and I-84 East. Plan to budget around $50 for fuel to complete this trek through the Northeast. It is a straightforward route, though you should be prepared for a drive that feels more like a turn-heavy local experience than a simple interstate cruise.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

150.2 miles from Mexico, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 81	158.2 mi	3h 7m
Keystone Shortway	80 mi	1h 37m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
Main Street	5.5 mi	6m
Christopher Columbus Highway	5.5 mi	5m
Cross Bronx Expressway	4.4 mi	5m
Van Wyck Expressway	4.3 mi	6m
I 84	3.7 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 81 — 158.2 mi, about 3h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on NY 104

5.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 81 South

Merge onto I 81

21 mi · 24 min · I 81

Keep slight right at fork onto I-81

0.5 mi · 33 sec · I-81

Continue on I 81

11 mi · 14 min · I 81

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I-81

0.8 mi · 48 sec · I-81

Continue on I 81

73 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 81

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81

Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6

Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380

Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec

Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.4 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min

Exit 6A Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 678

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

Continue on I 678

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

Continue on I 678

2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

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.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 6 Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue Use the right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec

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

Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

0.9 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto Inwood Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Inwood Street

Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

56 ft · 2 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Arrive at destination

Tuskegee Airmen Way

Trip Plan

Since this is a 5-hour and 12-minute trip, departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue and unpredictable local traffic. You should plan for at least one dedicated stop along the way to stretch your legs and refresh, as the turn-heavy nature of the route can be more taxing than standard interstate driving. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, keeping that $50 estimate in mind as you navigate the local roads. Because the route relies on a mix of I-81, I-84, and the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, ensure your GPS is updated to handle the frequent transitions between these specific road types.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 150.2 miles from Mexico, NY, or about 2h 58m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 158.2 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 66 miles or 1h 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 150.2 miles or 2h 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 4h 51m

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 Mexico, 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 Mexico, NY

This is one driving day of about 300.4 miles and 6h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Mexico, 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 I 81 for about 158.2 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

150 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

Cortland, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Binghamton, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 150.2 miles from Mexico, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 158.2 miles.

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.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Bosphorus Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 48min to go 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+19733359690

Visit website

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hackensack, New Jersey

1.9 mi

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Forest Hills, New York

2.6 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 22min to go 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hackensack, New Jersey

1.5 mi

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Englewood, New Jersey

2.8 mi

Bosphorus Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+19733359690

Visit website

Cafe HESED

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Little Ferry, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+12018706071

Visit website

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12015602269

Visit website

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Forest Hills, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13475310873

Visit website

Cafe Tropical Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12018800669

Rumba Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Leonia, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12013630008

Hapgoods Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30

Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19732993399

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

Electrify America Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Mt Pocono, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Bowler City

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+12013433545

Visit website

Teaneck Creek Conservancy

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Teaneck, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12018362403

Visit website

Overpeck County Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Leonia, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12013367275

Visit website

New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Teterboro, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm

+12012886344

Visit website

Veterans Memorial Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Parsippany, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+19732637254

Visit website

Hackensack Riverkeeper, Inc.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12019680808

Visit website

CNY Living History Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Cortland, New York

Hours: Closed

+16072994185

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 165.1 and 298.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

165.1 mi into trip | ~3h 15m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...

279.6 mi into trip | ~5h 31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...

279.9 mi into trip | ~5h 32m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck

289.1 mi into trip | ~5h 46m 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

298.9 mi into trip | ~6h 2m 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

$49.45 one way

$98.90 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 105 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$53.47	$106.94
premium	$4.92	$58.22	$116.45
diesel	$5.61	$66.32	$132.65

Estimated Tolls: $22.55

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Whitestone Bridge $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

$49

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$97–$122

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 105.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	90.1	1	$31.54	$14.42
Efficient EV	75.1	0	$26.28	$12.02
EV Truck/SUV	120.2	1	$42.06	$19.23

Gas CO2

105 kg

EV CO2

35 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Mexico, NY

Late night in Mexico on Tuesday

Local time

5:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jamaica, NY

Late night in Jamaica on Tuesday

Local time

5:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

63°F

Ramapo, NY

150 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

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

6h 5m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a diverse driving experience that shifts away from typical highway-heavy transit. Because this is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, you will find yourself navigating more technical segments rather than cruising on flat, open interstates. With a 0% highway share noted in the data, the character of the road demands your full attention as you transition between local paths and larger thoroughfares. The route requires active steering and constant engagement, making it feel less like a monotonous grind and more like a deliberate, hands-on journey through the region.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 158.2 mi on I 81.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 165.1 miles in near US 6.

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 300.4 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 165.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 279.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 279.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Mexico, NY and Jamaica, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.

Mt Pocono

165.1 mi in | ~3h 15m | via US 6

Milford

165.8 mi in | ~3h 16m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

279.6 mi in | ~5h 31m

Leonia

279.9 mi in | ~5h 32m

Teaneck

279.9 mi in | ~5h 32m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

282.2 mi in | ~5h 36m

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 6h 5m. Total distance: 300.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 5m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 158.2 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $22.55 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Jamaica, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Mexico, NY to Jamaica, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Bosphorus Restaurant

Wonderland Play and Party

Bosphorus Restaurant

Cafe HESED

Bite Food & Coffee Co

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant

Cafe Tropical Restaurant

Rumba Cafe

Hapgoods Restaurant & Bar

Chuck E. Cheese

Wonderland Play and Party

Marimba Cafe

Lily and Liam

C Squared Cafe

Electrify America Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Rivian Waypoints

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Overpeck Park Playground

Bowler City

Teaneck Creek Conservancy

Overpeck County Park

New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame

Veterans Memorial Park

Hackensack Riverkeeper, Inc.

CNY Living History Center

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Mexico, NY

Jamaica, NY

Same local time

13 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 5m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Jamaica, NY

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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