Origin
Great Valley, NY
Late night in Great Valley on Wednesday
Local time
1:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Great Valley, NY to Jamaica, NY
Data updated 5 hours ago
Drive Time
7h 41m
Distance
377.9 mi
608 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 32m
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6 AM
7h 41m
8 AM
8h 0m
10 AM
7h 48m
12 PM
7h 46m
3 PM
7h 49m
5 PM
7h 59m
8 PM
7h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Great Valley, NY
Olivia Chen
Jamaica, NY
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Trip Overview
This 377.9-mile drive from Great Valley, NY, to Jamaica, NY, is a substantial trip that can be completed in about 7 hours and 41 minutes. Given the duration and the highway-focused profile, it's best tackled as a single-day journey, especially with only 2 recommended stops. The estimated fuel cost is around $62, making it an economical option for traversing the Northeast. This route primarily utilizes major expressways, offering a straightforward path to your destination.
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
189 miles from Great Valley, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 47m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this trip, with 71% of the journey on interstates. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Southern Tier Expressway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 164.5 miles. The route generally maintains a consistent pace, allowing for efficient travel, though you'll transition between the Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, and I-81. The character is predominantly that of a long-haul interstate experience.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern Tier Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 164.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 242.7 miles in near US 6.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 377.9 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 242.7 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 357.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 357.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 27 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
242.7 mi into trip
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~4h 51m 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
357.2 mi into trip
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~7h 7m 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
357.5 mi into trip
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~7h 7m 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
8
366.7 mi into trip
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~7h 21m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6A
Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
9
376.5 mi into trip
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~7h 37m 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 Great Valley, NY and Jamaica, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck.
Mt Pocono
242.7 mi in
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~4h 51m
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via US 6
Milford
243.4 mi in
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~4h 52m
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via I 84; I 380
New York City
357.2 mi in
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~7h 7m
Leonia
357.5 mi in
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~7h 7m
Teaneck
357.5 mi in
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~7h 7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 164.5 mi | 3h 11m |
| Keystone Shortway | 80 mi | 1h 37m |
| I 81 | 53.4 mi | 1h 3m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Salamanca Sugertown | 12.4 mi | 17m |
| State Highway 16 | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 5.5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Tier Expressway
— 164.5 mi, about 3h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Valley, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on NY 98
12 mi
·
17 min
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Salamanca Sugertown
2
At end of road, turn right onto NY 16
4.9 mi
·
7 min
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State Highway 16
3
Continue on NY 16
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on NY 16
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 16
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
6
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
164 mi
·
3 hr 11 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
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I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
12
Merge onto I 80
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
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.
14
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.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
18
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
20
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
21
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
23
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
25
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
27
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.4 mi
·
5 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 6A
Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Merge onto I 678
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
30
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
31
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
32
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.
33
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Use the right lane.
34
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
35
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
36
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
37
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
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Inwood Street
38
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
2 sec
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Tuskegee Airmen Way
39
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour, 41-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the New York City area. With a fuel cost of approximately $62, planning your refueling stops is straightforward. The recommended 2 stops are well-spaced for breaking up the 377.9 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the denser populated areas towards the end of your journey. This route is designed for efficient travel, so focus on steady progress.
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 189 miles from Great Valley, NY, or about 3h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 164.5 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 83 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 189 miles or 3h 47m 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 20m
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 Great Valley, 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.
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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 Great Valley, NY
This is one driving day of about 377.9 miles and 7h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Great Valley, 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 Southern Tier Expressway for about 164.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 189 mi from Great Valley, NY · 3h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
189 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 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 189 miles from Great Valley, 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 164.5 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$62.20 one way
$124.41 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
132 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $67.26 | $134.53 |
| premium | $4.92 | $73.24 | $146.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $83.44 | $166.87 |
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
$62
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$110–$135
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 113.4 | 1 | $39.68 | $18.14 |
| Efficient EV | 94.5 | 1 | $33.07 | $15.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 151.2 | 1 | $52.91 | $24.19 |
Gas CO2
132 kg
EV CO2
44 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 Wednesday
Local time
1:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SW 6 to 10 mph
19% chance
Live forecast
40°F
Ramapo, NY
189 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
10 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 41m 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 Great Valley, NY to Jamaica, NY covers 377.9 miles and takes about 7h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 189 miles from Great Valley, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $62.20 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 27 significant decision points across 377.9 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 242.7 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 357.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 357.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Great Valley, NY and Jamaica, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck.
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