Origin
Greenwood Lake, NY
Evening in Greenwood Lake on Sunday
Local time
5:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwood Lake, NY to Jamaica, NY
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
64.9 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Loading...
station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenwood Lake, NY
Dom Bucci
Jamaica, NY
Mateusz Walendzik
Trip Overview
The drive from Greenwood Lake, NY to Jamaica, NY covers 64.9 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lakeside Road, Greenwood Lake Turnpike, Skyline Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
32.4 miles from Greenwood Lake, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 34m drive with frequent turns across 64.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lakeside 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Greenwood Lake, NY to Jamaica, NY is easy. At 1h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Greenwood Lake, NY to Jamaica, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Greenwood Lake Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Skyline Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Oakland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 287 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJ 208 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| George Washington Bridge (upper level) | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Lakeside Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood Lake, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on Jersey Avenue
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Jersey Avenue
2
Continue on Lakeside Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lakeside Road
3
Turn left onto Greenwood Lake Turnpike
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Greenwood Lake Turnpike
4
Turn left onto Skyline Drive
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Skyline Drive
5
Turn left onto West Oakland Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Oakland Avenue
6
Take the ramp left toward I 287 North, NJ 208 South
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 287 North, NJ 208 South
7
Merge slight left
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
8
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 208 South: Franklin Lakes
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 208 South: Franklin Lakes
9
Turn straight
1.5 mi
·
2 min
10
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
1 min
11
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
12
Continue straight
1.5 mi
·
1 min
13
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
14
Continue straight
1.0 mi
·
1 min
15
Continue straight
6.4 mi
·
8 min
16
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
17
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
18
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
19
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
20
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
21
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
23
Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
24
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
25
Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
26
Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
27
Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
28
Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
29
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
30
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
31
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Inwood Street
32
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
3 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.4 miles from Greenwood Lake, NY, or about 47m 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 64.9 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.4 miles or 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 1h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jamaica, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Greenwood Lake, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Greenwood Lake, NY
This is one driving day of about 64.9 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Greenwood Lake, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.4 mi from Greenwood Lake, NY · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 64.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from Greenwood Lake, 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
$10.57 one way
$21.13 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| premium | $4.88 | $12.48 | $24.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.42 | $28.84 |
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
$11
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.81 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.09 | $4.15 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
5:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
32 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 34m 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 Greenwood Lake, NY to Jamaica, NY covers 64.9 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lakeside Road, Greenwood Lake Turnpike, Skyline Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.4 miles from Greenwood Lake, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Greenwood Lake, NY to Jamaica, NY is easy. At 1h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Greenwood Lake, NY to Jamaica, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Greenwood Lake, NY to Jamaica, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Jamaica, NY
More from Greenwood Lake, NY
More trips to Jamaica, NY
Explore more options from Greenwood Lake, NY or browse trips ending in Jamaica, NY.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NY road trips.
Explore maps for Greenwood Lake, NY or Jamaica, NY on MapSof.net.