Origin
Holtsville, NY
Night in Holtsville on Sunday
Local time
11:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holtsville, NY to Jamaica, NY
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
47.9 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holtsville, NY
Peter Olexa
Jamaica, NY
Mateusz Walendzik
Trip Overview
The drive from Holtsville, NY to Jamaica, NY covers 47.9 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Waverly Avenue, Express Drive North, I-495 west for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.80 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
23.9 miles from Holtsville, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 47.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Waverly Avenue 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 Holtsville, NY to Jamaica, NY is easy. At 1h 4m 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 Holtsville, NY to Jamaica, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Waverly Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Express Drive North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-495 west | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Long Island Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Searingtown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Service Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shelter Rock Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| N West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Waverly Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holtsville, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on Union Avenue
75 ft
·
9 sec
·
Union Avenue
2
Turn left onto Waverly Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Waverly Avenue
3
Turn left onto Express Drive North
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Express Drive North
4
Take the ramp slight left toward I-495 west: New York
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I-495 west: New York
5
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
32 mi
·
43 min
·
Long Island Expressway
6
Take the exit slight right toward Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road
7
Continue on North Service Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Service Road
8
Turn left onto Shelter Rock Road
371 ft
·
14 sec
·
Shelter Rock Road
9
Take the ramp right toward N West: New York
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
N West: New York
10
Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern State Parkway
11
Continue on Grand Central Parkway
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
12
Take the exit slight right toward 168th Street, Parsons Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
168th Street, Parsons Boulevard
13
Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Grand Central Parkway
14
Turn left onto 164th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
164th Street
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hillside Avenue
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
16
Turn left onto Parsons Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Parsons Boulevard
17
Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
18
Turn left onto 150th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
150th Street
19
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
20
Turn left onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Inwood Street
21
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
3 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
22
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 23.9 miles from Holtsville, NY, or about 32m 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 47.9 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.9 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 55m
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 Holtsville, 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 Holtsville, NY
This is one driving day of about 47.9 miles and 1h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Holtsville, 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 23.9 mi from Holtsville, NY · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 47.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Holtsville, 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
$7.80 one way
$15.60 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $8.45 | $16.90 |
| premium | $4.88 | $9.21 | $18.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.64 | $21.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Night in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
11:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
6 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
1h 4m 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 Holtsville, NY to Jamaica, NY covers 47.9 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Waverly Avenue, Express Drive North, I-495 west. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.9 miles from Holtsville, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.80 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 Holtsville, NY to Jamaica, NY is easy. At 1h 4m 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 Holtsville, NY to Jamaica, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Holtsville, NY to Jamaica, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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