Origin
Parishville, NY
Morning in Parishville on Sunday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parishville, NY to Jamaica, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 42m
Distance
356.8 mi
574 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 33m
★
6 AM
7h 42m
8 AM
8h 1m
10 AM
7h 49m
12 PM
7h 47m
3 PM
7h 50m
5 PM
8h 0m
8 PM
7h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parishville, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Jamaica, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Parishville, NY to Jamaica, NY is 356.8 miles and takes about 7h 42m via I 87/Adirondack Northway/Santa Clara Road, with a fuel budget near $59 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip traverses New York State from its northern reaches to the bustling heart of Queens. Expect a route that blends open highway with more winding local roads, offering a varied driving experience. It's a manageable one-day journey, ideal if you're looking for a direct path south.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
178.4 miles from Parishville, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 1m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 87 | 118.6 mi | 2h 17m |
| Adirondack Northway | 103.7 mi | 2h 1m |
| Santa Clara Road | 20.9 mi | 31m |
| State Highway 73 | 18.7 mi | 27m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| Adirondack Trail | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Main Street | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
I 87
— 118.6 mi, about 2h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parishville, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on Catherine Street
31 ft
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3 sec
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Catherine Street
2
Turn right onto NY 72
6.9 mi
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12 min
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Main Street
3
Turn right onto NY 11B
2.2 mi
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3 min
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NY 11B
4
Turn right onto NY 458
3.5 mi
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5 min
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State Highway 458
5
Turn slight right onto NY 458
4.0 mi
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6 min
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Santa Clara Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto NY 458
17 mi
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25 min
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Santa Clara Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto NY 30
8.9 mi
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12 min
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Adirondack Trail
8
Turn left onto NY 86
3.7 mi
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5 min
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Easy Street
9
Continue on NY 86
1.9 mi
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2 min
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State Highway 86
10
Continue on NY 86
2.8 mi
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4 min
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Harrietstown Road
11
Continue on NY 86
3.0 mi
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4 min
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State Highway 86
12
Continue on NY 86
0.5 mi
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56 sec
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Broadway Street
13
Turn left onto NY 86
490 ft
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12 sec
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Bloomingdale Avenue
14
Turn right onto NY 3; NY 86
0.4 mi
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50 sec
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Church Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto NY 86
0.2 mi
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32 sec
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River Street
16
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 86
304 ft
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8 sec
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River Street
17
Turn slight right onto NY 86
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Lake Flower Avenue
18
Continue on NY 86
4.9 mi
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7 min
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Saranac-Placid Road
19
Turn right onto CR 35
3.6 mi
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6 min
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Old Military Road
20
Turn straight onto NY 73
5.3 mi
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7 min
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Cascade Road
21
Continue on NY 73
7.2 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 73
22
Turn straight onto NY 9N; NY 73
1.8 mi
·
3 min
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State Highway 9N
23
Continue on NY 73
11 mi
·
16 min
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State Highway 73
24
Turn straight onto US 9
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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US 9
25
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 87 South
26
Merge onto I 87
104 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
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Adirondack Northway
Use the slight right lane.
27
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
0.3 mi
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31 sec
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I 87
Exit 1E-W
Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
Use the slight right lane.
28
Continue on I 87
0.5 mi
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51 sec
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I 87
Exit 1W
Toward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
29
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
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I 87
Toward I 87 South: New York
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
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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
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I 287; NJ 17
32
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
14 mi
·
18 min
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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
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NJ 4
Use the right lane.
36
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
·
8 min
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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
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I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
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1 min
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I 95 EXPR
40
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
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1 min
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Trans-Manhattan Expressway
42
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.4 mi
·
5 min
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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
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Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
47
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
4.3 mi
·
6 min
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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
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Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
51
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
52
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
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44 sec
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Inwood Street
53
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
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2 sec
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Tuskegee Airmen Way
54
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Trip Plan
Given the 7h 42m estimated drive time, starting in the morning will allow you to complete the 356.8-mile trip before evening. With two recommended stops, you can break up the drive effectively, perhaps one midway on I 87 and another as you transition to local roads. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially on the local road segments, and budget around $59 for gas. A practical tip for this route: pay close attention to GPS directions as you leave the Adirondack Northway, as the transition to local roads can be complex.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 178.4 miles from Parishville, NY, or about 4h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.6 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 78 miles or 1h 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 178.4 miles or 4h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 19m
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 Parishville, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Parishville, NY
This is one driving day of about 356.8 miles and 7h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 78 miles from Parishville, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 87 for about 118.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
178 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 78 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 178.4 miles from Parishville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.6 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 335 decision points cluster between mile 196.8 and 355.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
196.8 mi into trip
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~4h 23m in
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I 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1E-W
Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New Yo...
9
315.3 mi into trip
|
~6h 41m in
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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
316.7 mi into trip
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~6h 42m in
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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
8
345.5 mi into trip
|
~7h 22m 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
9
355.4 mi into trip
|
~7h 38m 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
$58.73 one way
$117.46 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
125 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $63.51 | $127.02 |
| premium | $4.92 | $69.15 | $138.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $78.78 | $157.55 |
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
$59
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$106–$131
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 124.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107 | 1 | $37.46 | $17.13 |
| Efficient EV | 89.2 | 1 | $31.22 | $14.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 142.7 | 1 | $49.95 | $22.84 |
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Jamaica, NY
Morning in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 6 to 12 mph
3% chance
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
48 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
7h 42m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 344.5
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 344.5
View on nps.gov
Saratoga National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 172.2
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 356.8
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument
National Monument
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 344.5
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
11 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 356.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a dynamic mix, with 52% of your journey on highways like I 87, also known as the Adirondack Northway. You'll encounter a "turn-heavy local drive" profile, meaning you'll navigate through towns and along smaller roads for a significant portion of the trip. The longest continuous stretch without a major change in road type is 118.6 miles on I 87, providing a good opportunity for steady progress. Be prepared for the character of the road to shift as you move from the more open highway sections to the more intricate local routes.
Only 52% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
54 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 118.6 mi on I 87.
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 196.8 miles in near I 87.
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 33 significant decision points across 356.8 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 196.8 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 315.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 316.7 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Parishville, NY and Jamaica, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York, Buffalo, Gsp South: Paterson and Fort Lee.
Albany
196.8 mi in
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~4h 23m
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via I 87
New York
196.8 mi in
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~4h 23m
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via I 87
Buffalo
196.8 mi in
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~4h 23m
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via I 87
Gsp South: Paterson
330.8 mi in
|
~7h 1m
Fort Lee
330.8 mi in
|
~7h 1m
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 7h 42m. Total distance: 356.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 42m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 118.6 miles on I 87. 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 196.8 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 315.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 316.7 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Saratoga National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.7 hours each way, a round trip means 15.4 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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