Drive Time
5h 17m
Distance
254.6 mi
410 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from Jamaica, NY to Remsen, NY covers 254.6 miles and takes about 5h 17m 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 $41.45 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
127.3 miles from Jamaica, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 17m drive with frequent turns across 254.6 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
This is a straightforward 5h 17m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jamaica, NY to Remsen, 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 |
| Whitestone Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Remsen, 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
Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Continue straight
Keep slight left
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
Merge slight right
Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville
Continue straight
Continue straight
At the end of the road, turn left
Turn right onto South Ann Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Monroe Street
Continue on State Highway 28
Continue on Main Street
Continue on State Highway 28
Continue on South Main Street
Continue on State Highway 8
Turn right onto State Highway 28
Turn right onto State Highway 12
Turn right onto Steuben Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.3 miles or 2h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Remsen, 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 254.6 miles and 5h 17m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 127.3 mi from Jamaica, NY · 2h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
127 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 127.3 miles from Jamaica, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Remsen, 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 Remsen, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$41.45 one way
$82.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $44.92 | $89.83 |
| premium | $4.88 | $48.95 | $97.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $56.56 | $113.13 |
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
$41
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.4 | 0 | $26.73 | $12.22 |
| Efficient EV | 63.7 | 0 | $22.28 | $10.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.8 | 1 | $35.64 | $16.29 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Remsen on Saturday
Local time
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
127 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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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