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Trip from Scriba, NY to Jamaica, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 18m

Distance

311 mi

501 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 6m ★
6 AM
6h 18m
8 AM
6h 43m
10 AM
6h 27m
12 PM
6h 25m
3 PM
6h 28m
5 PM
6h 42m
8 PM
6h 11m

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

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Downtown Scriba, NY, NY

Scriba, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

neighborhood of Queens, New York City, United States

Jamaica, NY

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Trip Overview

This 311-mile drive from Scriba, NY, to Jamaica, NY, is designed as a single-day trip, taking approximately 6 hours and 18 minutes. You'll spend about 68% of your time on highways, making it a straightforward journey through the Northeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of $51, this route is an efficient way to cover the distance. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 158.2 miles on I 81, so be prepared for a solid block of driving. It's a highway-focused experience that gets you to your destination without many detours.

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

155.5 miles from Scriba, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 18m. Total distance: 311 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 18m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Primarily a highway-focused drive, you'll be on major interstates for a significant portion of this trip. With 68% of the route on highways, expect consistent speeds and efficient travel. The most substantial segment of your journey, 158.2 miles, will be on I 81. While the profile suggests a straightforward interstate experience, keep in mind that the Keystone Shortway and I 380 will also play roles in connecting you to your final destination. This means a good amount of time will be spent in a higher-speed, less varied driving environment.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 104 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,848 ft 11 ft

Total Climb

2,593 ft

Total Descent

2,919 ft

Highest Point

1,848 ft

~199.9 mi in

Elevation Range

1,837 ft

Notable High Points

1,848 ft at ~199.9 miles +553 ft prominence
921 ft at ~244.4 miles +607 ft prominence

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 18m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Scriba, NY to Jamaica, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Route 104 — —
West Main Street — —
I 81 South — —
I 84 East — —
I 380 South — —
I 80 East — —
Keystone Shortway — —
Christopher Columbus Highway — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: State Route 104 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scriba, NY and Jamaica, NY.

1

Start on State Route 104

9.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 104
2

Continue on West Main Street

6.3 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
3

Take the exit right toward I 81 South

0.3 mi · 35 sec · I 81 South
4

Merge slight left

21 mi · 24 min
5

Keep slight right

0.5 mi · 33 sec
6

Continue straight

11 mi · 14 min
7

Continue straight

0.8 mi · 49 sec
8

Continue straight

73 mi · 1 hr 25 min
9

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81 South: Scranton
10

Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
11

Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
12

Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

24 mi · 25 min · I 380 South: Mount Pocono
13

Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 80 East: Stroudsburg
14

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
15

Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
16

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

0.3 mi · 23 sec · I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
17

Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Leonia, Teaneck
18

Turn right onto Leonia

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Leonia
19

Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

453 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
20

Continue on Fort Lee Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
21

Continue on Main Street

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
22

Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

472 ft · 13 sec · George Washington Bridge
23

Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard
24

Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

312 ft · 5 sec · George Washington Bridge Upper Level
25

Merge slight left

0.3 mi · 20 sec
26

Keep slight left

0.8 mi · 1 min
27

Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
28

Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
29

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

4.4 mi · 5 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
30

Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens

0.9 mi · 2 min · I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
31

Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
32

Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
33

Continue on Whitestone Expressway

2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
34

Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

4.3 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway
35

Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
36

Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
37

Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West

0.9 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway West
38

Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Liberty Avenue
39

Turn right onto Inwood Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Inwood Street
40

Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way

56 ft · 3 sec · Tuskegee Airmen Way
41

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

For this 6-hour, 18-minute drive, starting early is your best bet to maximize daylight and minimize traffic, especially as you approach Jamaica, NY. With only one recommended stop, plan it strategically along the 158.2-mile stretch on I 81 for fuel and a break. Given the highway-focused nature, be mindful of maintaining your pace and checking your fuel levels before embarking on longer segments. Your estimated fuel cost is $51, so factor that into your budget. This is a manageable one-day trip, allowing for flexibility if you encounter unexpected delays.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 155.5 miles from Scriba, NY, or about 3h 9m 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 68 miles or 1h 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 155.5 miles or 3h 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jamaica, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Scriba, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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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 Scriba, NY

This is one driving day of about 311 miles and 6h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Scriba, 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 155.5 mi from Scriba, NY · 3h 9m into the drive

city in Broome County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Binghamton, NY

156 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

Cortland, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Binghamton, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 155.5 miles from Scriba, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Jamaica, NY

The final approach into Jamaica, 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 Jamaica, NY.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 289.6
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 289.6
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 289.6
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 311
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

11 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 311
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 311
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.19 one way

$102.39 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 109 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $55.36 $110.71
premium $4.92 $60.28 $120.56
diesel $5.61 $68.66 $137.33

Estimated Tolls: $22.55

George Washington Bridge $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

$51

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$99–$124

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 108.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 93.3 1 $32.65 $14.93
Efficient EV 77.8 0 $27.21 $12.44
EV Truck/SUV 124.4 1 $43.54 $19.90

Gas CO2

109 kg

EV CO2

36 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Scriba, NY

Morning in Scriba on Friday

Local time

7:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jamaica, NY

Morning in Jamaica on Friday

Local time

7:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 18m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Scriba, NY to Jamaica, NY covers 311 miles and takes about 6h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are State Route 104, West Main Street, I 81 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 155.5 miles from Scriba, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 18m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Scriba, NY to Jamaica, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Scriba, NY to Jamaica, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 11 ft to 1,848 ft elevation with about 2,593 ft of total climbing. There are 2 notable high points along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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