Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
49.3 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Photo: Andres Escalona Vergara
The drive from Jamaica, NY to Port Jefferson Station, NY covers 49.3 miles and takes about 1h 10m 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 $8.03 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
24.7 miles from Jamaica, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 49.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Jamaica, NY to Port Jefferson Station, NY is easy. At 1h 10m 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 Port Jefferson Station, 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 |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Central Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Central Parkway East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Port Jefferson Station, 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 Main Street, Union Turnpike
Turn straight onto Main Street
Turn right onto Grand Central Parkway
Take the ramp straight toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
Continue on Northern State Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
Turn right onto South Service Road
Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Riverhead
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
Continue on Express Drive South
Turn left onto Wheeler Road
Continue on Townline Road
Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard
Turn slight right onto Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
Continue on Nesconset Highway
Continue on Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
Turn left onto Jayne Boulevard
Turn right
Turn right onto Patchogue Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 49.3 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.7 miles or 35m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Jefferson Station, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jamaica, NY
This is one driving day of about 49.3 miles and 1h 10m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.7 mi from Jamaica, NY · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 49.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Jamaica, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Port Jefferson Station, 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 Port Jefferson Station, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.03 one way
$16.05 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $8.70 | $17.39 |
| premium | $4.88 | $9.48 | $18.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.95 | $21.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$8
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 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 | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Jamaica on Saturday
Local time
5:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Port Jefferson Station on Saturday
Local time
5:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
54°F
Hempstead, NY
25 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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