Origin
North Patchogue, NY
Evening in North Patchogue on Sunday
Local time
7:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Patchogue, 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 4m
Distance
46.2 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Patchogue, NY
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Jamaica, NY
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Trip Overview
North Patchogue, NY to Jamaica, NY is 46.2 miles and takes about 1h 4m via Sunrise Highway, Belt Parkway, and Van Wyck Expressway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Since it's a fairly short trip with most of the mileage on surface roads, it's a straightforward option for getting from Point A to Point B without a major time commitment. It's a practical choice for a quick transit between these two New York locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 40.4 mi | 54m |
| Belt Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Route 112 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Inwood Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Van Wyck Expressway East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sunrise Service Road North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 40.4 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Patchogue, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on NY 112
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Route 112
2
Continue on NY 112
329 ft
·
10 sec
·
Medford Avenue
3
Turn right onto Sunrise Service Road North
525 ft
·
12 sec
·
Sunrise Service Road North
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
5
Merge onto NY 27
40 mi
·
54 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
7
Merge onto BP
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
12
Continue on I 678
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
504 ft
·
15 sec
Exit 4
Toward Liberty Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on Van Wyck Expressway East
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway East
15
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Inwood Street
17
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
18
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from North Patchogue, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 45.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Sunrise Service Road North
Turn right onto Sunrise Service Road North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
43.1 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
43.5 mi into trip
|
~59m 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
45.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
45.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
Liberty Avenue
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.51 one way
$15.02 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $8.13 | $16.25 |
| premium | $4.87 | $8.85 | $17.70 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $9.83 | $19.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Evening in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
7:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 4m 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 surface roads, with only about 8% of the drive on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 40.4 miles on Sunrise Highway before transitioning to other main roads. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate through populated areas, especially as you approach your destination. This means you'll be dealing with traffic and varying speed limits for much of the 46.2-mile route.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.4 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 0.5 miles in near Sunrise Service Road North.
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 46.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.5 miles (Sunrise Service Road North): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.1 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.5 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.
On the drive from North Patchogue, NY to Jamaica, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
41.1 mi in
|
~55m
About the Cities
Starting in North Patchogue, NY
Full guide →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 4m. Total distance: 46.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.4 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 0.5 miles (Sunrise Service Road North): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.1 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.5 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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