Origin
Greenville, NY
Evening in Greenville on Sunday
Local time
6:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, NY to Jamaica, NY
Drive Time
3h
Distance
138.1 mi
222 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
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6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 24m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenville, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Jamaica, NY
Mateusz Walendzik
Trip Overview
Traveling from Greenville to Jamaica covers 138.1 miles and takes approximately three hours of driving time. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the New York State Thruway, State Highway 32, and NJ 17, making for a straightforward journey through the Northeast. Budgeting about $22 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. Since the drive is manageable in one go, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around traffic patterns. Overall, it serves as a reliable connection between these two New York locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69 miles from Greenville, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning from local roads to major arterials. You will spend roughly 41% of your time on highways, providing a balance between steady cruising and slower, more technical stretches. The longest uninterrupted portion of the drive is a 70.5-mile segment along the New York State Thruway, where you can maintain a consistent pace. As you move from the more rural feel of Greenville toward the density of Jamaica, the road environment shifts significantly. Expect the character of the pavement to change as you transition between the Thruway's wide lanes and the regional state routes.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 70.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 96.6 miles in near NY 17.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 138.1 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 96.6 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 126.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
96.6 mi into trip
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~1h 59m in
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NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
98 mi into trip
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~2h 1m in
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NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
126.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 41m 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
8
136.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 56m in
Take the exit toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlanti...
9
136.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 57m 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 Along This Route
Between Greenville, NY and Jamaica, NY, road signs point toward Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York and Queens.
Gsp South: Paterson
112.1 mi in
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~2h 20m
Fort Lee
112.1 mi in
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~2h 20m
New York
112.1 mi in
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~2h 20m
Queens
126.8 mi in
|
~2h 41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 70.5 mi | 1h 21m |
| State Highway 32 | 17.9 mi | 26m |
| NJ 17 | 14.1 mi | 18m |
| King's Highway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 70.5 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on NY 81
17 ft
·
6 sec
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NY 81
2
Turn left onto NY 32
8.7 mi
·
12 min
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State Highway 32
3
Turn left onto NY 23; NY 32
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 23
4
Turn right onto NY 32
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 32
5
Continue on NY 32
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
King's Highway
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
7
Merge onto I 87
71 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the none lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
NY 17
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
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I 287; NJ 17
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
14 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 17
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
13
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4
Use the none lane.
14
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
·
8 min
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NJ 4
Use the none lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
18
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Use the none lane.
20
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 6A
Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto I 678
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the none lane.
23
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
24
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the none lane.
25
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.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Use the right lane.
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
28
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
30
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Inwood Street
Use the none lane.
31
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
32
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Trip Plan
Given the three-hour duration, try to time your departure to avoid peak congestion periods near the metropolitan areas. Planning for one scheduled stop is a smart way to break up the 138.1-mile journey and stay refreshed behind the wheel. Since your fuel costs are estimated at $22, it is helpful to fill your tank before you hit the longest stretch on the New York State Thruway to avoid higher prices at busy service plazas. Keep a close eye on your GPS when navigating the transition between State Highway 32 and NJ 17, as these junctions can be complex. The short nature of this trip means you can afford to be flexible with your schedule if you encounter unexpected delays.
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 69 miles from Greenville, NY, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.5 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69 miles or 1h 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 2h 22m
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 Greenville, 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 Greenville, NY
This is one driving day of about 138.1 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Greenville, 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.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 70.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69 mi from Greenville, NY · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69 miles from Greenville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.5 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.48 one way
$44.96 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $24.36 | $48.73 |
| premium | $4.88 | $26.55 | $53.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.68 | $61.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $26.08
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(70.5 mi)
$3.53
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
$22
Tolls
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.50 | $6.63 |
| Efficient EV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.08 | $5.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.33 | $8.84 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Evening in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
6:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
69 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
2 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
3h on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Greenville, NY to Jamaica, NY covers 138.1 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, State Highway 32, NJ 17. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69 miles from Greenville, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.48 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 138.1 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 96.6 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 126.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Greenville, NY and Jamaica, NY, road signs point toward Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York and Queens.
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