Origin
Florence, NY
Late night in Florence on Thursday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florence, NY to Jamaica, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 3m
Distance
292.6 mi
471 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 50m
★
6 AM
5h 3m
8 AM
5h 30m
10 AM
5h 13m
12 PM
5h 10m
3 PM
5h 14m
5 PM
5h 29m
8 PM
4h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florence, NY
Horacio Rojas
Jamaica, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Florence to Jamaica, NY covers 292.6 miles and takes approximately 5 hours and 3 minutes of driving time. Because this journey is a manageable length, it works perfectly as a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget about $48 for fuel to complete the trek. The route transitions from the rural Northeast region down toward the urban environment of Jamaica. Since the drive is relatively straightforward, you can easily tackle it in one go if you prefer to reach your destination without multiple breaks.
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
146.3 miles from Florence, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate through local thoroughfares like Thompson Corners-Florence Road, Taberg-Florence Road, and Highway 69 for the duration of the trip. Because you are avoiding major interstates, you will spend your time behind the wheel on more technical, winding roads. This setup makes for an engaging experience where you need to stay attentive to the road's curves and shifts. Plan for a steady pace as you move through these smaller, non-highway stretches.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Thompson Corners-Florence Road 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 3m 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 Florence, NY to Jamaica, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Thompson Corners-Florence Road | — | — |
| Taberg-Florence Road | — | — |
| Highway 69 | — | — |
| Rome-Taberg Road | — | — |
| Erie Boulevard West | — | — |
| Genesee Street South | — | — |
| I 90 | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Thompson Corners-Florence Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on Osceola Road
75 ft
·
7 sec
·
Osceola Road
2
Turn left onto Thompson Corners-Florence Road
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Thompson Corners-Florence Road
3
Continue on Taberg-Florence Road
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Taberg-Florence Road
4
Continue on Taberg-Florence Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Taberg-Florence Road
5
Turn left onto State Highway 69
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 69
6
Continue on Rome-Taberg Road
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Rome-Taberg Road
7
Continue on Erie Boulevard West
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Erie Boulevard West
8
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
9
Continue straight
14 mi
·
16 min
10
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
11
Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Genesee Street South
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 90
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 90 East
14
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
84 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
New York State Thruway
15
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
New York State Thruway
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
17
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
18
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
19
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
20
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
21
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
22
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
23
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
24
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
25
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
26
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
27
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
28
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
30
Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
31
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
32
Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
33
Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
34
Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
35
Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
36
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
37
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
38
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Inwood Street
39
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
3 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
40
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour duration and the technical nature of the local roads, aim to depart early in the morning to avoid fatigue on the tighter turns. You only need to plan for one stop to manage the 292.6-mile distance comfortably. Since you are relying on local roads rather than high-speed highways, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge and consider topping off before you get too far from the start, as local routes can sometimes have fewer service options than major interstates. Use the flexibility of this route to time your single stop around the middle of your journey, ensuring you stay refreshed while navigating the specific turns of Highway 69 and the surrounding local roads.
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 146.3 miles from Florence, NY, or about 2h 31m 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 64 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.3 miles or 2h 31m 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 8m
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 Florence, 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 Florence, NY
This is one driving day of about 292.6 miles and 5h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Florence, 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 146.3 mi from Florence, NY · 2h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
146 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 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 146.3 miles from Florence, 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
$48.16 one way
$96.33 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $52.08 | $104.16 |
| premium | $4.92 | $56.71 | $113.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.60 | $129.20 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$96–$121
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.4 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 | 87.8 | 1 | $30.72 | $14.04 |
| Efficient EV | 73.2 | 0 | $25.60 | $11.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117 | 1 | $40.96 | $18.73 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Jamaica, NY
Late night in Jamaica on Thursday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Hudson, NY
146 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 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
5h 3m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Florence, NY to Jamaica, NY covers 292.6 miles and takes about 5h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Thompson Corners-Florence Road, Taberg-Florence Road, Highway 69. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 146.3 miles from Florence, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a straightforward 5h 3m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Florence, NY to Jamaica, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Florence, NY to Jamaica, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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