Trip from Constable, NY to Jamaica, NY

Drive Time

6h 12m

Distance

367.1 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Constable, NY to Jamaica, NY covers 367.1 miles and takes about 6h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 22, State Route 11, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.94 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

183.6 miles from Constable, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 12m drive with frequent turns across 367.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Highway 22 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Highway 22	0 mi	0m
State Route 11	0 mi	0m
West Main Street	0 mi	0m
Military Turnpike	0 mi	0m
State Route 3	0 mi	0m
Adirondack Northway	0 mi	0m
I 87 South	0 mi	0m
I 287 South	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Highway 22 — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on County Highway 22

2

Merge slight right onto State Route 11

3

Continue on West Main Street

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Continue on State Route 11

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Turn right onto Military Turnpike

6

Turn left onto State Route 3

7

Take the ramp right

8

Keep slight right

9

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

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Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

12

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

13

Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

14

Continue straight

15

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

16

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

18

Merge slight left

19

Continue straight

20

Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

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Merge slight left

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Keep slight left

23

Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

24

Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

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

27

Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

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Continue on Whitestone Expressway

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Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

31

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

32

Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

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Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

34

Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

35

Turn right onto Inwood Street

36

Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

37

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 183.6 miles from Constable, NY.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 81 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 183.6 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Constable, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Constable, NY

This is one driving day of about 367.1 miles and 6h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Constable, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

184 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Jamaica, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Jamaica, NY.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 183.6 mi from Constable, NY

Rome, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 183.6 miles from Constable, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$57.94	$115.88
midgrade	$4.48	$64.76	$129.53
premium	$4.86	$70.25	$140.51
diesel	$4.69	$67.84	$135.68

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 128.4 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Constable, NY to Jamaica, NY covers 367.1 miles and takes about 6h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway 22, State Route 11, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 183.6 miles from Constable, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.94 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.