Origin
Urbana, NY
Evening in Urbana on Wednesday
Local time
7:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Urbana, NY to Jamaica, NY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 19m
Distance
303.4 mi
488 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 6m
★
6 AM
5h 20m
8 AM
5h 47m
10 AM
5h 29m
12 PM
5h 26m
3 PM
5h 30m
5 PM
5h 45m
8 PM
5h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Urbana, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Jamaica, NY
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Trip Overview
This 303.4-mile drive from Urbana, NY to Jamaica, NY is estimated to take about 5 hours and 19 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. You'll navigate using local roads like West Lake Road, Pulteney Street, and Main Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is $49. Given the turn-heavy nature of this local route, it's best tackled in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. This trip stays within the Northeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout.
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
151.7 miles from Urbana, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 303.4-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be frequently adjusting your course on roads like West Lake Road, Pulteney Street, and Main Street. There isn't a defined 'longest stretch' to note due to the continuous local road navigation. This route emphasizes consistent engagement with local traffic patterns and road conditions, rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Lake Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 19m 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 Urbana, NY to Jamaica, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Lake Road | — | — |
| Pulteney Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Highway 54 | — | — |
| Geneva Street | — | — |
| Liberty Street | — | — |
| East Steuben Street | — | — |
| Highway 415 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Lake Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Urbana, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on Urbana Road
92 ft
·
6 sec
·
Urbana Road
2
Turn right onto West Lake Road
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
West Lake Road
3
Continue on Pulteney Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pulteney Street
4
Turn left onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 54
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 54
6
Continue on Geneva Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Geneva Street
7
Continue on Liberty Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Liberty Street
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Steuben Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Steuben Street
9
Continue on State Highway 415
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 415
10
Turn straight onto Babcock Hollow Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Babcock Hollow Road
11
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
97 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81 South: Scranton
14
Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
15
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
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380 South: Mount Pocono
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Stroudsburg
18
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
19
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
20
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
21
Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Leonia, Teaneck
22
Turn right onto Leonia
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Leonia
23
Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
453 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
24
Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
25
Continue on Main Street
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
26
Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
472 ft
·
12 sec
·
George Washington Bridge
27
Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
28
Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
29
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
30
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
31
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
32
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
33
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
34
Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
35
Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
36
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
37
Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
38
Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
39
Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
40
Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
41
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
42
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
43
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Inwood Street
44
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft
·
3 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
45
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this 5-hour, 19-minute drive is best completed in a single day, consider an early start to maximize daylight and minimize rush hour impacts in the destination area. With only one recommended stop and no highway stretches, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on local road conditions, as they can vary. Be prepared for frequent turns and local traffic, especially as you approach Jamaica, NY. Planning for your $49 fuel budget is straightforward on this all-local route.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 151.7 miles from Urbana, NY, or about 2h 39m 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 67 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.7 miles or 2h 39m 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 22m
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 Urbana, 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 Urbana, NY
This is one driving day of about 303.4 miles and 5h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Urbana, 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 151.7 mi from Urbana, NY · 2h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
152 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 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 151.7 miles from Urbana, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.94 one way
$99.88 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $54.00 | $108.01 |
| premium | $4.92 | $58.80 | $117.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $66.99 | $133.97 |
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
$50
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$97–$122
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91 | 1 | $31.86 | $14.56 |
| Efficient EV | 75.9 | 0 | $26.55 | $12.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121.4 | 1 | $42.48 | $19.42 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 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.
Destination
Jamaica, NY
Evening in Jamaica on Wednesday
Local time
7:18 PM
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
15 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
5h 19m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Urbana, NY to Jamaica, NY covers 303.4 miles and takes about 5h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Lake Road, Pulteney Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 151.7 miles from Urbana, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.94 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a straightforward 5h 19m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Urbana, NY to Jamaica, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Urbana, NY to Jamaica, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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