Origin
Jamaica, NY
Night in Jamaica on Friday
Local time
9:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamaica, NY to Tusten, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 39m
Distance
109.6 mi
176 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 29m
★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamaica, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Tusten, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Jamaica, NY to Tusten, NY covers 109.6 miles and takes about 2h 39m 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 $18.04 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
54.8 miles from Jamaica, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
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.
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 2h 39m. Total distance: 109.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 39m drive with frequent turns across 109.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pinegrove Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Tusten, NY is easy. At 2h 39m 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 Tusten, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pinegrove Street | — | — |
| Liberty Avenue | — | — |
| Van Wyck Expressway East | — | — |
| I 678 North | — | — |
| Van Wyck Expressway | — | — |
| I 495 West | — | — |
| Long Island Expressway | — | — |
| I 278 West | — | — |
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 Tusten, 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
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel
8
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Long Island Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 278 West: Brooklyn
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
11
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Island Expressway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Queens-Midtown Tunnel
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Queens-Midtown Tunnel
13
Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown, 37th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Crosstown, 37th Street
14
Turn slight left onto East 37th Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East 37th Street
15
Take the ramp left toward Lincoln Tunnel
476 ft
·
12 sec
·
Lincoln Tunnel
16
Turn right
341 ft
·
12 sec
17
Merge slight right onto Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
18
Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
19
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
NJ 3 West: Secaucus
20
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton
453 ft
·
7 sec
·
NJ 3 West: Clifton
21
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
12 min
22
Merge slight right
3.7 mi
·
4 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
24
Merge slight right
4.6 mi
·
5 min
25
Continue straight
30 mi
·
41 min
26
Continue on Loomis Avenue
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Loomis Avenue
27
Continue on Bank Street
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Bank Street
28
Continue on Clove Avenue
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Clove Avenue
29
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
30
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
31
Turn straight onto Park Avenue
28 mi
·
41 min
·
Park Avenue
32
Turn sharp left onto Crawford Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Crawford Road
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 54.8 miles from Jamaica, NY, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
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 24 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.8 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tusten, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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.
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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 109.6 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Jamaica, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.8 mi from Jamaica, NY · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.8 miles from Jamaica, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tusten, NY
The final approach into Tusten, 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 Tusten, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.04 one way
$36.08 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $19.51 | $39.02 |
| premium | $4.92 | $21.24 | $42.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.20 | $48.40 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
Lincoln Tunnel
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$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
$18
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.9 | 0 | $11.51 | $5.26 |
| Efficient EV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.59 | $4.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.34 | $7.01 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Tusten, NY
Night in Tusten on Friday
Local time
9:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
55 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 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
2h 39m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Jamaica, NY to Tusten, NY covers 109.6 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pinegrove Street, Liberty Avenue, Van Wyck Expressway East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.8 miles from Jamaica, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.04 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Jamaica, NY to Tusten, NY is easy. At 2h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jamaica, NY to Tusten, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jamaica, NY to Tusten, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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