Origin
Milford, NY
Morning in Milford on Sunday
Local time
7:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, 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
4h 24m
Distance
190.4 mi
306 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 11m
★
6 AM
4h 25m
8 AM
4h 51m
10 AM
4h 34m
12 PM
4h 31m
3 PM
4h 35m
5 PM
4h 50m
8 PM
4h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milford, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Jamaica, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Milford, NY to Jamaica, NY is 190.4 miles and takes about 4h 24m via NY 17 and NJ 17, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York for most of the way before briefly entering New Jersey on State Highway 206. It's a straightforward drive that's well-suited for a single day, especially if you're looking to get to your destination efficiently. The route is primarily highway, making it a quick connection between these two points in the Northeast region. Expect a predictable drive with minimal fuss.
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
95.2 miles from Milford, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 70.1 mi | 1h 23m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 206 | 13.7 mi | 24m |
| New York State Thruway | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 28 | 12.9 mi | 18m |
| Franklin-Walton Road | 9 mi | 12m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| NY 357 | 6.4 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 70.1 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on NY 166
94 ft
·
8 sec
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East Main Street
2
Continue on NY 28
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
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South Main Street
3
Continue on NY 28
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 28
4
Continue on NY 28
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Gersoni Road
5
Take the ramp onto NY 28
4.8 mi
·
5 min
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NY 28
6
Take the exit onto NY 28
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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NY 28
Exit 15
Toward NY 23, NY 28 South: Oneonta, Davenport
7
Turn left onto NY 23; NY 28
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
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James F. Lettis Highway
8
Turn right onto NY 28
5.6 mi
·
7 min
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State Highway 28
9
Continue on NY 357
6.4 mi
·
10 min
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NY 357
10
Turn slight left onto CR 21
9.0 mi
·
12 min
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Franklin-Walton Road
11
Continue on CR 21
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Brook Road
12
Continue on CR 21
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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Franklin Road
13
Turn right onto CR 21
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Townsend Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto NY 10; NY 206
242 ft
·
8 sec
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Delaware Street
15
Turn right onto NY 206
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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Bridge Street
Use the right lane.
16
At end of road, turn left onto NY 206
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Stockton Avenue
17
Continue on NY 206
9.0 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 206
18
Continue on NY 30; NY 206
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
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Bridge Street
19
Continue on NY 30; NY 206
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 30
20
Turn right onto NY 206; CR 7
4.6 mi
·
8 min
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Cat Hollow Road
21
Continue on NY 206; CR 7
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 206
22
Continue on NY 206; CR 91
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Road
23
Continue on NY 206; CR 179
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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Old Route 17
24
Turn right onto CR 124
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Stewart Avenue
25
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NY 17 East: New York City
Use the left lane.
26
Merge onto NY 17
69 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Use the slight right lane.
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
29
Merge onto I 87
14 mi
·
15 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
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.
31
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
32
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.
33
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
34
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
35
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4
Use the right lane.
36
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
38
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
40
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
42
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 6A
Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Merge onto I 678
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
45
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
46
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
47
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.
48
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Use the right lane.
49
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
50
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
51
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
52
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Inwood Street
53
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
54
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 24m estimated drive time, leaving Milford, NY in the morning will allow you to reach Jamaica, NY with plenty of daylight to spare. The route is efficient enough that you likely won't need an overnight stop, offering flexibility in your schedule. Plan for one brief stop, as suggested by the data, to stretch your legs or refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially when transitioning from highway to State Highway 206, as services might be less frequent on those stretches. Aim to depart before the peak afternoon traffic builds up in the New York metropolitan area.
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 95.2 miles from Milford, NY, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.1 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 42 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.2 miles or 2h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 32m
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 Milford, 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 Milford, NY
This is one driving day of about 190.4 miles and 4h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Milford, 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 NY 17 for about 70.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.2 miles from Milford, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.1 miles.
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 325 decision points cluster between mile 64.3 and 189 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
64.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
Take the ramp toward NY 17 East: New York City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward NY 17 East: New York City
8
133.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
9
148.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 23m 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
150.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 25m 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
9
189 mi into trip
|
~4h 20m 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
$30.94 one way
$61.89 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $33.49 | $66.98 |
| premium | $4.87 | $36.48 | $72.95 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $40.50 | $81.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $23.23
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(13.7 mi)
$0.68
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
$31
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.1 | 0 | $19.99 | $9.14 |
| Efficient EV | 47.6 | 0 | $16.66 | $7.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.2 | 0 | $26.66 | $12.19 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Morning in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
7:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Montgomery, NY
95 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
16 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
4h 24m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 77% of the 190.4 miles on faster roads like NY 17 and NJ 17. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 70.1 miles on NY 17 where you can maintain consistent speeds. The transition to surface roads will happen as you get closer to your destination, with State Highway 206 offering a change of pace. Be prepared for more frequent exits and potentially denser traffic as you approach the New York City area.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
54 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.1 mi on NY 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 64.3 miles in.
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 32 significant decision points across 190.4 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 64.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 133.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.9 miles (NY 17): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Milford, NY and Jamaica, NY, road signs point toward Davenport, Nyst: Albany, New York City, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York - among others.
Davenport
13.8 mi in
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~19m
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via NY 28
Nyst: Albany
133.7 mi in
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~3h 4m
New York City
133.7 mi in
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~3h 4m
Gsp South: Paterson
164.4 mi in
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~3h 43m
Fort Lee
164.4 mi in
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~3h 43m
New York
164.4 mi in
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~3h 43m
Queens
179.1 mi in
|
~4h 4m
About the Cities
Starting in Milford, NY
Full guide →Founded 1796
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 4h 24m. Total distance: 190.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70.1 miles on NY 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $23.23 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 64.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 133.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.9 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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