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Trip from Pine Bush, 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

1h 59m

Distance

87.5 mi

141 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 51m ★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m

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

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hamlet located in the Towns of Crawford and Shawangunk, New York, within Orange and Ulster counties in the U.S.

Pine Bush, NY

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neighborhood of Queens, New York City, United States

Jamaica, NY

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Trip Overview

Pine Bush, NY to Jamaica, NY is 87.5 miles and takes about 1h 59m via NY 17, NJ 17, and New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, covering ground entirely within New York. Given its short duration and highway focus, it's a straightforward connection between two points, ideal for a quick transit. You'll find yourself on major roads for most of the way, making it a practical choice for efficient travel. Plan for a smooth ride that gets you where you need to go without much fuss.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

43.8 miles from Pine Bush, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NY 17 21.5 mi 24m
NJ 17 14.1 mi 18m
New York State Thruway 13.7 mi 15m
State Highway 302 6.8 mi 9m
NJ 4 6.7 mi 9m
Cross Bronx Expressway 4.4 mi 5m
Van Wyck Expressway 4.3 mi 6m
Pine Bush Road 2.7 mi 4m
Longest stretch: NY 17 — 21.5 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

18 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn left

63 ft · 9 sec
3

Turn left onto NY 52

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Main Street
4

Turn left onto NY 302

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Maple Avenue
5

Continue on NY 302

352 ft · 5 sec · Maple Street
6

Continue on NY 302

6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 302
7

Continue on NY 302

2.7 mi · 4 min · Pine Bush Road
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: New York City
9

Merge onto NY 17

21 mi · 23 min · NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto I 87

14 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

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.
14

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
15

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.
16

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
18

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4
Use the right lane.
19

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
21

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
23

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
25

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.4 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min
Exit 6A Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Merge onto I 678

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
28

Continue on I 678

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
29

Continue on I 678

2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
30

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.
31

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 6 Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue Use the right lane.
32

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue Use the slight right lane.
33

Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

0.9 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
34

Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
35

Turn right onto Inwood Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Inwood Street
36

Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

56 ft · 2 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
37

Arrive at destination

Tuskegee Airmen Way

Trip Plan

Since this 1h 59m drive is under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning might help you avoid peak commuter traffic in the New York metropolitan area. With only one recommended day, there's no need to plan for overnight stops, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the city; the $14 estimated fuel cost is based on the full 87.5 miles. A good tip for this route is to have your GPS ready for the final approach into Jamaica, as navigating urban areas can sometimes be tricky even on familiar highways.

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 43.8 miles from Pine Bush, NY, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.5 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 19 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.8 miles or 55m 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 37m

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 Pine Bush, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Pine Bush, NY

This is one driving day of about 87.5 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Pine Bush, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 21.5 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

44 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

Chester, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.8 miles from Pine Bush, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · final third

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Paramus, New Jersey

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third · 34min to go 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Rumba Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Leonia, New Jersey

0.6 mi

Giovanna's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ramsey, New Jersey

1.3 mi

Best coffee break · final third

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Englewood, New Jersey

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third · 25min to go 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hackensack, New Jersey

2.4 mi

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

2.7 mi

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Rumba Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Leonia, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12013630008

Giovanna's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Ramsey, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12018255835

Visit website

Café Panache

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $50 to $10

Ramsey, New Jersey

Hours: 12–1:30 pm

+12019340030

Visit website

Sabor Restaurant & Bakery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

College Point, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+13473684407

Visit website

The Mindful Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Ramsey, New Jersey

Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm

+12016493600

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Yossies Cafe & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Monroe, New York

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+18457830901

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

+19172614093

Saddle River Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Expensive

Saddle River, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+12012822300

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

Final third 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Central Valley, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Middletown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Goshen, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Goshen, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Harriman, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Goshen, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Pilot Travel Center

0 mi from route

Sloatsburg Service Area

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.5 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.5 mi from route

Rest Area

0.9 mi from route

Service Plaza

1.1 mi from route

Middletown Rest Area

2 mi from route

iFLY Indoor Skydiving- Paramus

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+12017334359

Visit website

Catch Air Paramus

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12016202125

Visit website

Ross Dock Picnic Area

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12017681360

Visit website

Overpeck County Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Leonia, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12013367275

Visit website

Fort Lee Historic Park, Palisades Interstate Park Commission

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–4:45 pm

+12014611776

Visit website

Xtreme Energy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12014085555

Visit website

Overpeck Park Playground

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Ready to Golf

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

River Edge, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+16093887728

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 30.8 and 86.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
30.8 mi into trip | ~39m 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
46.1 mi into trip | ~58m 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
47.5 mi into trip | ~59m 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
8
76.3 mi into trip | ~1h 39m 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
86.1 mi into trip | ~1h 55m 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

$14.40 one way

$28.81 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $15.57 $31.15
premium $4.92 $16.96 $33.92
diesel $5.61 $19.32 $38.64

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

$14

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.3 0 $9.19 $4.20
Efficient EV 21.9 0 $7.66 $3.50
EV Truck/SUV 35 0 $12.25 $5.60

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Pine Bush, NY

Late night in Pine Bush on Tuesday

Local time

5:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

31°F

Widespread Frost

SW 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:14AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:14AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Destination

Jamaica, NY

Late night in Jamaica on Tuesday

Local time

5:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

W 5 to 18 mph 20% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:14AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:14AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

63°F

Ramapo, NY

44 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

10 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 59m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 72.4
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 69.4
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

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...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 84.5
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

9 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 84.5
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Stonewall National Monument

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...

9 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 69.4
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 84.5
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 is primarily highway, with 74% of the 87.5 miles on major routes like NY 17, NJ 17, and the New York State Thruway. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 21.5 miles on NY 17. Expect a significant amount of highway cruising, likely with frequent exits and merges as you navigate through populated areas. The transition from highway to surface streets will occur as you approach your destination.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.5 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 30.8 miles in.

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 87.5 miles you will encounter 25 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 30.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.1 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.5 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.

Between Pine Bush, NY and Jamaica, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York and Queens.

Nyst: Albany

30.8 mi in | ~39m

New York City

30.8 mi in | ~39m

Gsp South: Paterson

61.5 mi in | ~1h 18m

Fort Lee

61.5 mi in | ~1h 18m

New York

61.5 mi in | ~1h 18m

Queens

76.3 mi in | ~1h 39m

About the Cities

Starting in Pine Bush, NY

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Arriving in Jamaica, NY

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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 59m. Total distance: 87.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.5 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.

Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 30.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.1 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.5 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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