Origin
Russell, NY
Late night in Russell on Sunday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Russell, 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
7h 26m
Distance
356.6 mi
574 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 16m
★
6 AM
7h 26m
8 AM
7h 47m
10 AM
7h 34m
12 PM
7h 32m
3 PM
7h 35m
5 PM
7h 46m
8 PM
7h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Russell, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Jamaica, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Russell, NY to Jamaica, NY is 356.6 miles and takes about 7h 26m via New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $58 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. With 27% of the drive on highways, you'll experience a mix of faster travel and slower local roads. This route is best suited for a single day of driving if you're looking to get from point A to point B efficiently without needing an overnight stay.
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
178.3 miles from Russell, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 201.9 mi | 3h 53m |
| State Highway 12 | 22.8 mi | 31m |
| Bea Luck Road | 19.6 mi | 23m |
| State Highway 812 | 16.7 mi | 20m |
| Indian River Road | 16.1 mi | 19m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| Erwin Parkway | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| County Road 24 | 8.6 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 201.9 mi, about 3h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russell, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on Pyrites Russell Road
115 ft
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5 sec
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Pyrites Russell Road
2
Continue on CR 24
8.6 mi
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11 min
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County Road 24
3
Continue on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street
4
Continue on New Street
0.7 mi
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1 min
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New Street
5
Continue on Gouverneur Road
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Gouverneur Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto NY 58
6.7 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 58
7
Turn left onto NY 812
2.1 mi
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2 min
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Balmat-Fowler Road
8
Continue on NY 812
7.9 mi
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9 min
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State Highway 812
9
At end of road, turn right onto NY 3; NY 812
0.3 mi
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33 sec
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State Highway 812
10
Continue on NY 3; NY 812
0.4 mi
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59 sec
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State Street
11
Continue on NY 3; NY 812
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street
12
Continue on NY 3; NY 812
2.9 mi
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4 min
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State Route 3
13
Turn left onto NY 812
5.7 mi
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6 min
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Indian River Road
14
Continue on NY 812
10 mi
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12 min
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Indian River Road
15
Continue on NY 812
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Main Street
16
Continue on NY 812
8.4 mi
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10 min
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State Highway 812
17
Turn left onto East State Street
1.5 mi
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3 min
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East State Street
18
Continue on Ross Road
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Ross Road
19
Turn left onto NY 12
20 mi
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23 min
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Bea Luck Road
20
Continue on NY 12
0.8 mi
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51 sec
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State Highway 12
21
Continue on NY 12
9.7 mi
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11 min
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Erwin Parkway
22
Continue on NY 12
22 mi
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30 min
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State Highway 12
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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38 sec
24
Merge onto NY 49
0.4 mi
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26 sec
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State Route 49
25
Continue on I 790; NY 5
0.2 mi
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13 sec
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I 790; NY 5
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Genesee Street South
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 90 East
29
Merge onto I 90
84 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
New York State Thruway
30
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
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New York State Thruway
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Use the slight right lane.
31
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.
32
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
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I 287; NJ 17
33
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
14 mi
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18 min
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NJ 17
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
34
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
35
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
36
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
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NJ 4
Use the right lane.
37
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
·
8 min
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NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
39
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
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I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 95 EXPR
41
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Trans-Manhattan Expressway
43
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 6A
Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Merge onto I 678
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
46
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
47
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
48
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.
49
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Use the right lane.
50
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
51
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.
52
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
53
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
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Inwood Street
54
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
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2 sec
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Tuskegee Airmen Way
55
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Trip Plan
Given the 7h 26m estimated drive time, leaving Russell, NY in the morning should allow you to reach Jamaica, NY before evening. You'll make about 2 stops along the way, which is a good pace for a single-day trip. The longest stretch without a major highway is considerable, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition off the New York State Thruway, as you'll be on surface roads for a larger portion of the latter half of your drive.
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 178.3 miles from Russell, NY, or about 3h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 201.9 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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 178.3 miles or 3h 47m 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 3m
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 Russell, 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.
+
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 Russell, NY
This is one driving day of about 356.6 miles and 7h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 78 miles from Russell, 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 New York State Thruway for about 201.9 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 178.3 miles from Russell, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 201.9 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 305 decision points cluster between mile 197 and 355.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
197 mi into trip
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~4h 8m in
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New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
9
315.2 mi into trip
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~6h 25m 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
316.6 mi into trip
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~6h 26m 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
345.4 mi into trip
|
~7h 6m 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
355.2 mi into trip
|
~7h 22m 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
$57.95 one way
$115.91 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
125 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $62.73 | $125.46 |
| premium | $4.87 | $68.32 | $136.63 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $75.85 | $151.71 |
Estimated Tolls: $32.64
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(201.9 mi)
$10.09
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
$58
Tolls
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$116–$141
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, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107 | 1 | $37.44 | $17.12 |
| Efficient EV | 89.2 | 1 | $31.20 | $14.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 142.6 | 1 | $49.92 | $22.82 |
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
Late night in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Nassau, NY
178 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
7h 26m 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?
This trip features a significant portion on surface roads, with only 27% of the 356.6 miles being highway driving. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on the New York State Thruway, covering 201.9 miles. After this highway segment, expect a transition to more varied surface roads, including Bea Luck Road and State Highway 12. The profile is described as mostly surface roads, so be prepared for more frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds as you approach your destination.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
55 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 201.9 mi on New York State Thruway.
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 197 miles in near New York State Thruway.
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 30 significant decision points across 356.6 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 197 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 315.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 316.6 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 Russell, NY and Jamaica, NY, road signs point toward Genesee Street South, Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee and New York.
Genesee Street South
112.1 mi in
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~2h 29m
Boston
197 mi in
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~4h 8m
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via New York State Thruway
Gsp South: Paterson
330.6 mi in
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~6h 45m
Fort Lee
330.6 mi in
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~6h 45m
New York
330.6 mi in
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~6h 45m
About the Cities
Starting in Russell, 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 7h 26m. Total distance: 356.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 26m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 201.9 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $32.64 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 197 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 315.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 316.6 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.4 hours each way, a round trip means 14.9 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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