Trip from Southport, 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

4h 27m

Distance

253 mi

407 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 14m ★

6 AM

4h 28m

8 AM

4h 54m

10 AM

4h 37m

12 PM

4h 34m

3 PM

4h 38m

5 PM

4h 53m

8 PM

4h 20m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

town in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, England

Southport, NY

Wikimedia Commons

neighborhood of Queens, New York City, United States

Jamaica, NY

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

This 253-mile journey from Southport, NY to Jamaica, NY is designed for a single day, estimating around 4 hours and 27 minutes of driving. With a fuel cost projected at $41, this route emphasizes local roads, indicated by its 0% highway share and a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. You'll navigate through the Northeast region of New York for the entirety of this trip. The drive is best suited for those who prefer a more engaged driving experience over high-speed travel and can be completed comfortably within one day.

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

126.5 miles from Southport, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Clemens Center Parkway	—	—
Pennsylvania Avenue	—	—
Sly Street	—	—
Madison Avenue	—	—
East Water Street	—	—
Southern Tier Expressway	—	—
I 81 South	—	—
I 84 East	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Clemens Center Parkway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Clemens Center Parkway

272 ft · 6 sec · Clemens Center Parkway

Continue on Clemens Center Parkway

2.5 mi · 4 min · Clemens Center Parkway

Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Turn straight onto Sly Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Sly Street

Continue on Madison Avenue

459 ft · 12 sec · Madison Avenue

Turn right onto East Water Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Water Street

Take the ramp right

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

59 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Southern Tier Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81 South: Scranton

Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

24 mi · 25 min · I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

0.3 mi · 23 sec · I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Leonia, Teaneck

Turn right onto Leonia

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Leonia

Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

453 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

Continue on Fort Lee Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

Continue on Main Street

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

472 ft · 13 sec · George Washington Bridge

Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

312 ft · 5 sec · George Washington Bridge Upper Level

Merge slight left

0.3 mi · 20 sec

Keep slight left

0.8 mi · 1 min

Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

4.4 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens

0.9 mi · 2 min · I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens

Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

Continue on Whitestone Expressway

2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue

Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

0.9 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West

Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue

Turn right onto Inwood Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Inwood Street

Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

56 ft · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given this route is a single-day drive of approximately 4 hours and 27 minutes, flexibility is key. Consider departing early in the morning to avoid heavier local traffic, especially as you approach your destination in Jamaica, NY. With one planned stop, you'll have ample time to break up the 253-mile journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as local driving can sometimes be less predictable for finding service stations compared to major highways. Remember to factor in the estimated $41 fuel cost for your budgeting.

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 126.5 miles from Southport, NY, or about 2h 13m into the drive.

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 56 miles or 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 126.5 miles or 2h 13m 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jamaica, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Southport, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Southport, NY

This is one driving day of about 253 miles and 4h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Southport, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

City of Scranton, PA

127 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

Binghamton, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

City of Scranton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 126.5 miles from Southport, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Lumis Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fairfield, New Jersey

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $50 to $10 mile 216.8

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19739442049

Visit website

Rumba Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Leonia, New Jersey

1.1 mi

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Forest Hills, New York

2.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Roasted Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Owego, New York

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36.1

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+16072231652

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

2 mi

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Englewood, New Jersey

2.3 mi

Lumis Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $50 to $10 mile 216.8

Fairfield, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19739442049

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 234.9

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+15167490697

An Beal Bocht Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 234.9

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17188847127

Visit website

Roasted Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36.1

Owego, New York

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+16072231652

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 54.2

Johnson City, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 18.1

Waverly, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 18.1

Sayre, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Elmira, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 36.1

Owego, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19499452000

Visit website

Fort Lee Historic Park, Palisades Interstate Park Commission

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 234.9

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–4:45 pm

+12014611776

Visit website

Ross Dock Picnic Area

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 234.9

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12017681360

Visit website

Firemen's Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 234.9

Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015923750

Visit website

Overpeck County Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 234.9

Leonia, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12013367275

Visit website

J. Hood Wright Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 234.9

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Bennett Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 234.9

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Overpeck Park Playground

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 234.9

Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Fort Tryon Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 234.9

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12127951388

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.65 one way

$83.29 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 89 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$45.03	$90.06
premium	$4.92	$49.04	$98.07
diesel	$5.61	$55.86	$111.72

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

$42

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$89–$114

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 88.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	75.9	0	$26.56	$12.14
Efficient EV	63.3	0	$22.14	$10.12
EV Truck/SUV	101.2	1	$35.42	$16.19

Gas CO2

89 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Southport, NY

Late night in Southport on Sunday

Local time

4:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jamaica, NY

Late night in Jamaica on Sunday

Local time

4:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

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

15 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 27m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, covering 253 miles with no highway stretches. The road will likely feel dynamic, as you'll be navigating primarily through local streets and avenues such as Clemens Center Parkway, Pennsylvania Avenue, and Sly Street. Given the lack of continuous highway driving and the absence of a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, be prepared for frequent changes in speed and direction. This profile suggests a more intimate connection with the landscape and towns you pass through, rather than a fast-paced transit.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Main road: Clemens Center Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 27m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Southport, NY to Jamaica, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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 4h 27m. Total distance: 253 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Southport, NY to Jamaica, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 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.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Explore more options from Southport, NY or browse trips ending in Jamaica, NY.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NY road trips.

Trip from Southport, NY to Jamaica, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Lumis Restaurant

Roasted Coffee Bar

Lumis Restaurant

Rumba Cafe

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant

Fusion 27 restaurant and catering services

Shogun Japan Japanese restaurant

Mocha Cafe

Park Cafe

An Beal Bocht Cafe

Roasted Coffee Bar

Duaa’s Cafe

Lily and Liam

Cafe Amrita

Wonderland Play and Party

Marimba Cafe

Eagle Rock Cafe

EVolve NY Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

EV Connect Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EvGateway Charging Station

Fort Lee Historic Park, Palisades Interstate Park Commission

Ross Dock Picnic Area

Firemen's Park

Overpeck County Park

J. Hood Wright Park

Bennett Park

Overpeck Park Playground

Fort Tryon Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Southport, NY

Jamaica, NY

Same local time

15 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 27m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Jamaica, NY

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

How this page is built

Explore More

Continue From Jamaica, NY

More from Southport, NY

More trips to Jamaica, NY