Bosphorus Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey
Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm
+19733359690
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 11m
Distance
299.8 mi
482 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Urbana, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Jamaica, NY
Wikimedia Commons
This 303.4-mile drive from Urbana, NY to Jamaica, NY is estimated to take about 5 hours and 19 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. You'll navigate using local roads like West Lake Road, Pulteney Street, and Main Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is $49. Given the turn-heavy nature of this local route, it's best tackled in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. This trip stays within the Northeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout.
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
149.9 miles from Urbana, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 4m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 96.6 mi | 1h 53m |
| Keystone Shortway | 80 mi | 1h 37m |
| I 81 | 53.4 mi | 1h 3m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| State Highway 54 | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
Step-by-step road directions between Urbana, NY and Jamaica, NY.
Start on Urbana Road
Turn right onto NY 54A
Continue on NY 54A
Turn left onto NY 54A
At end of road, turn right onto NY 54
Continue on NY 54
Continue on NY 54
At end of road, turn left onto NY 415
Continue on NY 415
Turn straight onto CR 11
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 86
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
Continue on I 84; I 380
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right
Turn straight onto CR 56
Continue on CR 56
Continue on CR 56
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
Continue on I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95; US 1
Take the exit
Merge onto I 678
Continue on I 678
Continue on I 678
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
Turn right onto Inwood Street
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
Arrive at destination
Since this 5-hour, 19-minute drive is best completed in a single day, consider an early start to maximize daylight and minimize rush hour impacts in the destination area. With only one recommended stop and no highway stretches, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on local road conditions, as they can vary. Be prepared for frequent turns and local traffic, especially as you approach Jamaica, NY. Planning for your $49 fuel budget is straightforward on this all-local route.
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.
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 66 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.9 miles or 3h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jamaica, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Urbana, 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 Urbana, NY
This is one driving day of about 299.8 miles and 6h 11m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
150 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.
A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 149.9 miles from Urbana, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 96.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey
Near the end, short detour
Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm
+19733359690
Bite Food & Coffee Co
Hackensack, New Jersey
Kantu Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant
Forest Hills, New York
Top Coffee Stop
Owego, New York
Early in the drive, right off the route
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+16072231652
Wonderland Play and Party
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Marimba Cafe
Hackensack, New Jersey
Near the end, short detour
Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey
Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm
+19733359690
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Little Ferry, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–11 pm
+12018706071
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+12015602269
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Forest Hills, New York
Hours: 12–9 pm
+13475310873
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Leonia, New Jersey
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+12013630008
Near the end, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+12018800669
Near the end, ~9 min detour
Mountain Lakes, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+19732993399
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hollis, New York
Hours: 12–9 pm
+13322041966
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
Owego, New York
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+16072231652
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+12014265898
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12012563010
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Englewood, New Jersey
Hours: Closed
+12015675111
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12014259120
Early in the drive, right off the route
Owego, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Elmira, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Owego, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+19499452000
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Binghamton, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Elmira, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Elmira, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18555023851
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Binghamton, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Horseheads, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18776642738
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Ridgefield Park, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
Near the end, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–12 pm
+12013433545
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Hammondsport, New York
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+16078684241
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Teaneck, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+12018362403
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Leonia, New Jersey
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+12013367275
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Teterboro, New Jersey
Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm
+12012886344
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Parsippany, New Jersey
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+19732637254
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+12019680808
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 164.5 and 298.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
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
Regular Gas
$49.35 one way
$98.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $53.36 | $106.72 |
| premium | $4.92 | $58.11 | $116.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $66.19 | $132.38 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
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
$49
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$97–$122
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.9 | 1 | $31.48 | $14.39 |
| Efficient EV | 75 | 0 | $26.23 | $11.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119.9 | 1 | $41.97 | $19.19 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Urbana on Sunday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Sunny
49°F
Ramapo, NY
150 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 303.4-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be frequently adjusting your course on roads like West Lake Road, Pulteney Street, and Main Street. There isn't a defined 'longest stretch' to note due to the continuous local road navigation. This route emphasizes consistent engagement with local traffic patterns and road conditions, rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed travel.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 164.5 miles in near US 6.
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 299.8 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 164.5 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 279 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 279.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Urbana, NY and Jamaica, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.
Mt Pocono
Milford
New York City
Leonia
Teaneck
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 11m. Total distance: 299.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 11m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
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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