Origin
Troupsburg, NY
Morning in Troupsburg on Sunday
Local time
7:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Troupsburg, 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
6h 12m
Distance
295.6 mi
476 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 0m
★
6 AM
6h 13m
8 AM
6h 38m
10 AM
6h 22m
12 PM
6h 19m
3 PM
6h 23m
5 PM
6h 37m
8 PM
6h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Troupsburg, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Jamaica, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Troupsburg, NY to Jamaica, NY is 295.6 miles and takes about 6h 12m via Keystone Shortway, Appalachian Thruway, and US Highway 15, with a fuel budget near $48 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, beginning and ending in New York. Expect a drive that's mostly on surface roads, so plan for a more leisurely pace than a pure highway trip. With only one recommended stop and a duration under seven hours, this route is perfectly manageable as a single-day drive, giving you flexibility with your departure time.
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
147.8 miles from Troupsburg, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 10m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 163 mi | 3h 10m |
| Appalachian Thruway | 62.5 mi | 1h 9m |
| US Highway 15 | 11.7 mi | 16m |
| Route 49 | 9.5 mi | 15m |
| PA 49 | 7.9 mi | 13m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Route 249 | 4.4 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 163 mi, about 3h 10m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 182 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,541 veh/hr typical · worst 4,187
Quietest
1 AM
~380 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troupsburg, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on NY 36
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 36
2
Continue on NY 36
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on PA 249
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 249
4
At end of road, turn left onto PA 49
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
PA 49
5
Turn straight onto PA 49
9.5 mi
·
15 min
·
Route 49
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 15 South: Mansfield
7
Merge onto I 99; US 15
63 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
Appalachian Thruway
8
Take the exit onto US 15
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 15
Exit 27A
Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
159 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 15
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto US 15
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn slight left onto US 15
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Montgomery Pike
12
Continue on US 15
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 15
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Westbranch Highway
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
16
Merge onto I 80
163 mi
·
3 hr 10 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
22
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
24
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
25
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
27
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
29
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
31
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 6A
Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Merge onto I 678
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
34
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
35
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
36
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.
37
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Use the right lane.
38
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
39
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
40
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
41
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Inwood Street
42
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
43
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 12m estimated duration, leaving Troupsburg in the morning should allow you to reach Jamaica with ample daylight. The route includes one recommended stop, which you can use for a break or to refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition from highway segments to surface roads where stations might be less frequent. The $48 fuel cost is an estimate, so it's wise to budget slightly more. Since this is a single-day drive, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your preference.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 147.8 miles from Troupsburg, NY, or about 3h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 163 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 65 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.8 miles or 3h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 1m
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 Troupsburg, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Troupsburg, NY
This is one driving day of about 295.6 miles and 6h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Troupsburg, 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.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 163 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
148 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 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 147.8 miles from Troupsburg, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 163 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 275 decision points cluster between mile 274.9 and 294.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
274.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
275.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
8
284.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 53m 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
8
294 mi into trip
|
~6h 8m in
Take the exit toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlanti...
9
294.2 mi into trip
|
~6h 9m 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
$48.04 one way
$96.08 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $52.00 | $104.00 |
| premium | $4.87 | $56.63 | $113.26 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $62.88 | $125.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $26.93
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Appalachian Thruway
(62.5 mi)
$4.38
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
$48
Tolls
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$100–$125
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.7 | 1 | $31.04 | $14.19 |
| Efficient EV | 73.9 | 0 | $25.87 | $11.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118.2 | 1 | $41.38 | $18.92 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
35 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
7:02 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
18 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
6h 12m 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 route has a highway share of 17%, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest stretch on a single highway is 163 miles, likely on the Keystone Shortway, before transitioning to other routes. Be prepared for frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds as you move between towns. You'll notice the change from more open highway driving to navigating through various communities.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 163 mi on Keystone Shortway.
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 274.9 miles in.
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 27 significant decision points across 295.6 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 274.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 275.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 284.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Troupsburg, NY and Jamaica, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.
New York City
274.9 mi in
|
~5h 38m
Leonia
275.2 mi in
|
~5h 39m
Teaneck
275.2 mi in
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~5h 39m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
277.4 mi in
|
~5h 43m
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 6h 12m. Total distance: 295.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 12m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 163 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $26.93 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 274.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 275.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 284.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.4 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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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