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1h 10m
Distance
49.3 mi
79 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamaica, NY
Mateusz Walendzik
Port Jefferson Station, NY
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 Long Island Expressway, Nesconset Highway, Grand Central Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.4 miles on Long Island Expressway. 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 36m into the drive .
This is a 1h 10m highway drive covering 49.3 miles, with most of the trip on Long Island Expressway and Nesconset Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.4 miles on Long Island Expressway.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
583 ft
Total Descent
448 ft
Highest Point
248 ft
~8.2 mi in
Elevation Range
207 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Nesconset Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 49.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (Grand Central Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward Main Street, Union Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto Grand Central Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Between Jamaica, NY and Port Jefferson Station, NY, road signs point toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown and Islip.
Grand Central Parkway East
Eastern Long Island
Shelter Rock Road South
Searingtown
Islip
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 23.4 mi | 31m |
| Nesconset Highway | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Northern State Parkway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Wheeler Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Service Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Port Jefferson Station, NY.
Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
Turn right onto Pinegrove Street
At end of road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue
Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway East
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 678
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Main Street
Turn right onto Grand Central Parkway
Take the ramp
Merge onto GCP
Continue on N
Take the exit
Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
Turn right onto South Service Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
Continue on Express Drive South
Turn left onto NY 111
Continue on NY 111
Turn left onto NY 111
Turn slight right onto NY 347
Continue on NY 347
Continue on NY 347
Turn left onto Jayne Boulevard
Turn right
Turn right onto NY 112
Arrive at 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 36m 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 1m
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 · 36m 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 |
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: 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Jamaica on Sunday
Local time
5:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 1:11AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Evening in Port Jefferson Station on Sunday
Local time
5:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 1:11AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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