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Trip from Jamaica, NY to Wurtsboro, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 55m

Distance

86.7 mi

140 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 47m ★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

neighborhood of Queens, New York City, United States

Jamaica, NY

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Wurtsboro, NY, NY

Wurtsboro, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Jamaica, NY to Wurtsboro, NY covers 86.7 miles and takes about 1h 55m 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 $14.27 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.

Midpoint

43.3 miles from Jamaica, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m 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 1h 55m. Total distance: 86.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 55m 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 1h 55m drive with frequent turns across 86.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 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 Wurtsboro, NY is easy. At 1h 55m 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 Wurtsboro, 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
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 Wurtsboro, 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

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
11

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan

0.3 mi · 50 sec · I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
12

Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South

0.3 mi · 44 sec · I 95 South
13

Merge slight left

4.8 mi · 6 min
14

Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
15

Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
16

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 48 sec
17

Keep slight left

0.6 mi · 39 sec
18

Keep slight left

0.1 mi · 9 sec
19

Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

0.2 mi · 23 sec · I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
20

Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

0.2 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4 West: Paramus
21

Merge slight right

6.7 mi · 9 min
22

Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

0.2 mi · 26 sec · GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
23

Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

0.2 mi · 37 sec · NJ 17 North: Mahwah
24

Merge slight left

3.3 mi · 4 min
25

Continue straight

7.3 mi · 9 min
26

Continue straight

0.7 mi · 50 sec
27

Continue straight

3.3 mi · 4 min
28

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 11 sec
29

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

14 mi · 16 min · I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
30

Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman

1.5 mi · 3 min · US 6, NY 17: Harriman
31

Continue straight

151 ft · 4 sec
32

Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 West: Binghamton

0.4 mi · 30 sec · NY 17 West: Binghamton
33

Continue straight

28 mi · 32 min
34

Take the exit slight right toward Wurtsboro, Highview

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Wurtsboro, Highview
35

Turn left onto Mamakating Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Mamakating Road
36

Continue on Sullivan Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Sullivan Street
37

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.3 miles from Jamaica, NY, or about 57m 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 19 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 43.3 miles or 57m 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 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wurtsboro, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Jamaica, NY

This is one driving day of about 86.7 miles and 1h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Jamaica, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.3 mi from Jamaica, NY · 57m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

43 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

The Bronx, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.3 miles from Jamaica, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Wurtsboro, NY

The final approach into Wurtsboro, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.27 one way

$28.54 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $15.43 $30.86
premium $4.92 $16.80 $33.61
diesel $5.61 $19.14 $38.28

Estimated Tolls: $22.55

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Whitestone Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway $0.00

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

$14

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26 0 $9.10 $4.16
Efficient EV 21.7 0 $7.59 $3.47
EV Truck/SUV 34.7 0 $12.14 $5.55

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Jamaica, NY

Night in Jamaica on Friday

Local time

9:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wurtsboro, NY

Night in Wurtsboro on Friday

Local time

9:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Ramapo, NY

43 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

15 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 55m 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 Wurtsboro, NY covers 86.7 miles and takes about 1h 55m 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 43.3 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 $14.27 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.

The drive from Jamaica, NY to Wurtsboro, NY is easy. At 1h 55m 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 Wurtsboro, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Jamaica, NY to Wurtsboro, 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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