Drive Time
7h 51m
Distance
375.1 mi
604 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
The drive from Jamaica, NY to Akron, NY covers 375.1 miles and takes about 7h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pinegrove Street, Liberty Avenue, Van Wyck Expressway East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.06 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
187.5 miles from Jamaica, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 55m into the drive .
Expect a 7h 51m drive with frequent turns across 375.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 51m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jamaica, NY to Akron, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pinegrove Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Liberty Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Van Wyck Expressway East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 678 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Van Wyck Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 495 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Long Island Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 278 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Akron, NY.
Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
Turn right onto Pinegrove Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue
Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway East
Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Queens-Midtown Tunnel
Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown, 37th Street
Turn slight left onto East 37th Street
Take the ramp left toward Lincoln Tunnel
Turn right
Merge slight right onto Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton
Merge slight left
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
Continue on Interstate 80 West
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
Continue straight
Merge slight right
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
Turn right onto Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
Continue on Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
Turn left onto Genesee Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Genesee Street
Exit the roundabout onto Genesee Street
Continue on State Highway 63
Continue on Big Tree Road
Continue on Ellicott Street Road
Turn right onto Cedar Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Continue on Main Road
Turn right onto Crittenden Road
Turn left onto East Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto Parkview Drive
At the end of the road, turn right onto John Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 187.5 miles or 3h 55m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Akron, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Jamaica, 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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jamaica, NY
This is one driving day of about 375.1 miles and 7h 51m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 187.5 mi from Jamaica, NY · 3h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
188 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.
A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 187.5 miles from Jamaica, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Akron, 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 Akron, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$61.06 one way
$122.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $66.17 | $132.35 |
| premium | $4.88 | $72.11 | $144.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $83.33 | $166.67 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
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
$61
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$109–$134
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 131.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 112.5 | 1 | $39.39 | $18.00 |
| Efficient EV | 93.8 | 1 | $32.82 | $15.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 150 | 1 | $52.51 | $24.01 |
Gas CO2
131 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Jamaica on Saturday
Local time
3:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Akron on Saturday
Local time
3:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
53°F
Syracuse, NY
188 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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