Origin
Gaines, NY
Morning in Gaines on Wednesday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gaines, NY to Jamaica, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
7h 48m
Distance
368 mi
592 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 39m
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6 AM
7h 49m
8 AM
8h 7m
10 AM
7h 55m
12 PM
7h 53m
3 PM
7h 56m
5 PM
8h 6m
8 PM
7h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gaines, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Jamaica, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gaines, NY to Jamaica, NY covers 368 miles and takes about 7h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 81, Keystone Shortway, New York State Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.8 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.58 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
184 miles from Gaines, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 7h 48m drive with frequent turns across 368 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 76 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 98.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 82.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 43 significant decision points across 368 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 82.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 232.7 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 347.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 43 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
82.4 mi into trip
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~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
232.7 mi into trip
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~4h 58m in
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US 6
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
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
347.3 mi into trip
|
~7h 14m 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
347.6 mi into trip
|
~7h 14m 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
9
366.6 mi into trip
|
~7h 45m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gaines, NY and Jamaica, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck.
Clyde
82.4 mi in
|
~1h 42m
Mt Pocono
232.7 mi in
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~4h 58m
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via US 6
Milford
233.5 mi in
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~4h 59m
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via I 84; I 380
New York City
347.3 mi in
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~7h 14m
Leonia
347.6 mi in
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~7h 14m
Teaneck
347.6 mi in
|
~7h 14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 98.8 mi | 1h 57m |
| Keystone Shortway | 80 mi | 1h 37m |
| New York State Thruway | 30 mi | 34m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Western Expressway | 20.1 mi | 26m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 41 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Clark Street Road | 9.6 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaines, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on NY 279
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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Gaines Road
2
Turn straight onto NY 98
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
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Oak Orchard Road
3
Continue on NY 98
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North Main Street
4
Turn left onto NY 31
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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East Avenue
5
Continue on NY 31
3.8 mi
·
4 min
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State Route 31
6
Continue on NY 31
1.1 mi
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1 min
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Fancher Road
7
Turn straight onto NY 31
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
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State Route 31
8
Continue on NY 31
2.3 mi
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2 min
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Holley Road
9
Continue on NY 31
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
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West Albion Street
10
Continue on NY 31
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
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Wright Street
11
Continue on NY 31
408 ft
·
5 sec
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Public Square
12
Continue on NY 31
382 ft
·
5 sec
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Mechanic Street
13
Continue on NY 31
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
14
Continue on NY 31
1.6 mi
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2 min
·
Brockport-Holley Road
15
Continue on NY 31
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Avenue
16
Turn right onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31
1.5 mi
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1 min
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Redman Road
17
Turn left onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31
1.2 mi
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1 min
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Fourth Section Road
18
Continue on NY 31
4.8 mi
·
5 min
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Brockport-Spencerport Road
19
Continue on NY 531
7.5 mi
·
8 min
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NY 531
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 490 East: Rochester
21
Merge onto I 490
20 mi
·
26 min
·
Western Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
23
Merge onto I 90
30 mi
·
34 min
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New York State Thruway
24
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Use the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft
·
7 sec
26
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 414
27
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
NY 318
Use the left lane.
28
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
29
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi
·
11 min
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Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
30
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
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State Street
31
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Dill Street
32
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft
·
16 sec
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Loop Road
33
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
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Genesee Street
34
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi
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4 min
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West Genesee Street Road
35
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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East Lake Street
36
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
37
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
38
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
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49 sec
·
East Lake Road
39
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
40
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
41
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
42
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
43
Merge onto I 81
45 mi
·
54 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
45
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
46
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
47
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
48
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
49
Merge onto I 80
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
50
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.
51
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.
52
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
53
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
·
9 sec
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Degraw Avenue
55
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
56
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
57
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
58
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
59
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
60
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
61
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
62
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
63
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
64
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
65
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 6A
Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
66
Merge onto I 678
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
67
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
68
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
69
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.
70
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Use the right lane.
71
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
72
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
73
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
74
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
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Inwood Street
75
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
2 sec
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Tuskegee Airmen Way
76
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 184 miles from Gaines, NY, or about 4h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 81 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 184 miles or 4h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 27m
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 Gaines, 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.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gaines, NY
This is one driving day of about 368 miles and 7h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Gaines, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 98.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 184 mi from Gaines, NY · 4h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 184 miles from Gaines, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.
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
$60.58 one way
$121.15 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
129 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $65.50 | $131.00 |
| premium | $4.92 | $71.33 | $142.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $81.25 | $162.50 |
Estimated Tolls: $24.05
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(30 mi)
$1.50
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
$61
Tolls
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$110–$135
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110.4 | 1 | $38.64 | $17.66 |
| Efficient EV | 92 | 1 | $32.20 | $14.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 147.2 | 1 | $51.52 | $23.55 |
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 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
Morning in Jamaica on Wednesday
Local time
6:23 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
8 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
7h 48m 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 Gaines, NY to Jamaica, NY covers 368 miles and takes about 7h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, New York State Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 184 miles from Gaines, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.58 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 43 significant decision points across 368 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 82.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 232.7 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 347.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Gaines, NY and Jamaica, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck.
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