Origin
Jamaica, NY
Afternoon in Jamaica on Saturday
Local time
2:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamaica, NY to Lake Carmel, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
63.7 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamaica, NY
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Lake Carmel, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jamaica, NY to Lake Carmel, NY covers 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 25m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pinegrove Street | — | — |
| Liberty Avenue | — | — |
| Van Wyck Expressway East | — | — |
| I 678 North | — | — |
| Van Wyck Expressway | — | — |
| Whitestone Expressway | — | — |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | — | — |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pinegrove Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Lake Carmel, NY.
1
Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
302 ft
·
17 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
2
Turn right onto Pinegrove Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Pinegrove Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue
436 ft
·
13 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
4
Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway East
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway East
5
Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
6
Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
7
Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
8
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
9
Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
10
Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 684 North: Brewster
12
Merge slight right
26 mi
·
30 min
13
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Newburgh
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84 West: Newburgh
15
Merge slight left
6.3 mi
·
7 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward NY 311: Lake Carmel, Patterson
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
NY 311: Lake Carmel, Patterson
17
Turn left onto State Highway 311
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 311
18
Continue on Snadbeck Avenue
459 ft
·
12 sec
·
Snadbeck Avenue
19
Turn left onto State Highway 52
253 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Highway 52
20
Turn straight onto Snadbeck Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Snadbeck Avenue
21
Continue on State Highway 52
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
State Highway 52
22
Turn right onto Barrett Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Barrett Hill Road
23
Turn left onto Worthington Drive West
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Worthington Drive West
24
Turn slight right onto Waccabuc Road
177 ft
·
10 sec
·
Waccabuc Road
25
Turn right onto Coleman Road
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
Coleman Road
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Jamaica, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.49 one way
$20.97 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $11.34 | $22.68 |
| premium | $4.92 | $12.35 | $24.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.06 | $28.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$7
Total
$17
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Lake Carmel, NY
Afternoon in Lake Carmel on Saturday
Local time
2:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 25m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
63.7 mi in 1h 25m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Pinegrove Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jamaica, NY to Lake Carmel, NY is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Jamaica, NY to Lake Carmel, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Jamaica, NY
Full guide →Jamaica is an expansive neighborhood located in eastern Queens. Historically consisting of predominantly black communities, Jamaica now is home to an extremely diverse array of peoples and cultures.
Arriving in Lake Carmel, NY
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 63.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Whitestone Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jamaica, NY to Lake Carmel, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lake Carmel, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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