Origin
Dayton, NY
Late night in Dayton on Wednesday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dayton, NY to Jamaica, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 54m
Distance
408.2 mi
657 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 43m
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6 AM
6h 55m
8 AM
7h 18m
10 AM
7h 3m
12 PM
7h 0m
3 PM
7h 4m
5 PM
7h 16m
8 PM
6h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dayton, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Jamaica, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dayton, NY to Jamaica, NY covers 408.2 miles and takes about 6h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 353, Route 353, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $67.19 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
204.1 miles from Dayton, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 27m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 6h 54m drive with frequent turns across 408.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 353 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 54m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dayton, NY to Jamaica, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 353 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 353 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Erie Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rock City Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 242 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Center Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 353
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on the route
36 ft
·
7 sec
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the route
2
Turn right onto State Highway 353
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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State Highway 353
3
Continue on Route 353
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 353
4
Continue on State Highway 353
5.0 mi
·
7 min
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State Highway 353
5
Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on Route 353
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 353
7
Continue on Erie Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Erie Street
8
Continue on Rock City Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Rock City Street
9
Continue on State Highway 242
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
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State Highway 242
10
Continue on Route 353
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 353
11
Continue on Center Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Street
12
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Broad Street
13
Continue on State Highway 417
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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State Highway 417
14
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
15
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
191 mi
·
3 hr 42 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81 South: Scranton
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
18
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380 South: Mount Pocono
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Stroudsburg
21
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
22
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
24
Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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Leonia, Teaneck
25
Turn right onto Leonia
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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Leonia
26
Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
453 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
27
Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
28
Continue on Main Street
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
29
Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
472 ft
·
13 sec
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George Washington Bridge
30
Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
31
Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
32
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
33
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
34
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
35
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
36
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
37
Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
38
Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
39
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
40
Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
41
Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
42
Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
43
Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
44
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
45
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Liberty Avenue
46
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
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Inwood Street
47
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
3 sec
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Tuskegee Airmen Way
48
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 204.1 miles from Dayton, NY, or about 3h 27m 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 90 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 204.1 miles or 3h 27m 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 53m
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 Dayton, 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 Dayton, NY
This is one driving day of about 408.2 miles and 6h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from Dayton, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 204.1 mi from Dayton, NY · 3h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
204 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 90 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 204.1 miles from Dayton, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jamaica, NY
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$67.19 one way
$134.38 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
143 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $72.66 | $145.31 |
| premium | $4.92 | $79.12 | $158.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $90.13 | $180.25 |
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
$67
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$115–$140
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 142.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 122.5 | 1 | $42.86 | $19.59 |
| Efficient EV | 102.1 | 1 | $35.72 | $16.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 163.3 | 2 | $57.15 | $26.12 |
Gas CO2
143 kg
EV CO2
48 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 Wednesday
Local time
5:55 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
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 54m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dayton, NY to Jamaica, NY covers 408.2 miles and takes about 6h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 353, Route 353, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 204.1 miles from Dayton, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $67.19 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 54m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dayton, NY to Jamaica, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dayton, NY to Jamaica, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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