This 316.6-mile drive from West Bloomfield, NY to Jamaica, NY is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 6 hours and 56 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $52, it's a budget-friendly trip. The route primarily utilizes I-81 and I-380, with a significant portion on the Keystone Shortway, offering a blend of highway and local driving. While the drive is manageable in one go, plan for one stop to break up the journey. This trip stays within the Northeast region, making it a straightforward transit through New York.
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
158.3 miles from West Bloomfield, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 38m into the drive
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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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 56m. Total distance: 316.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 56m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' experience for about half of this journey, as the highway share is 50%. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 80 miles on the Keystone Shortway, providing a good opportunity to settle in. The profile suggests a route that isn't solely high-speed interstate travel, implying a need for attention to varying speed limits and road conditions as you transition between the Keystone Shortway, I-81, and I-380, and potentially more local roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 69 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 80 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 181.4 miles in near US 6.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 38 significant decision points across 316.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 181.4 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 295.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 296.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 38 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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181.4 mi into trip|~4h 6m in|US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
295.9 mi into trip|~6h 22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
296.2 mi into trip|~6h 22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
8
305.4 mi into trip|~6h 36m in
Take the exit toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6A
Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
9
315.2 mi into trip|~6h 52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between West Bloomfield, NY and Jamaica, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.
Mt Pocono
181.4 mi in|~4h 6m|via US 6
Milford
182.1 mi in|~4h 7m|via I 84; I 380
New York City
295.9 mi in|~6h 22m
Leonia
296.2 mi in|~6h 22m
Teaneck
296.2 mi in|~6h 22m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
298.4 mi in|~6h 26m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
80 mi
1h 37m
I 81
73.5 mi
1h 28m
I 380
23.6 mi
25m
Routes 5 and 20
22.7 mi
34m
State Highway 96A
17.1 mi
23m
State Highway 79
15.2 mi
17m
Slaterville Road
11.1 mi
16m
Trumansburg Road
8.8 mi
13m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 80 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Bloomfield, NY and Jamaica, NY.
1
Start on US 20; NY 5
5.1 mi·7 min·Routes 5 and 20
2
Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 64
0.6 mi·1 min·State Street
3
Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 64
6.5 mi·9 min·Routes 5 and 20
4
Turn right onto US 20; NY 5
2.2 mi·3 min·Buffalo Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 20; NY 5
2.0 mi·3 min·Eastern Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 20; NY 5
11 mi·17 min·Routes 5 and 20
7
Continue on US 20; NY 5
0.6 mi·1 min·Canandaigua Road
8
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.4 mi·3 min·Hamilton Street
9
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.1 mi·1 min·Lake Front Drive
10
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.6 mi·2 min·Waterloo-Geneva Road
11
Turn right onto NY 96A
10 mi·14 min·State Highway 96A
12
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 96A
6.7 mi·9 min·State Highway 96A
13
Continue on NY 96A
0.2 mi·26 sec·North Street
14
Continue on NY 96
485 ft·13 sec·North Town Line Road
15
Continue on NY 96
3.0 mi·4 min·State Highway 96
16
Turn left onto Center Road
1.4 mi·1 min·Center Road
17
Turn right onto NY 89
3.4 mi·4 min·State Highway 89
18
Turn right onto CR 141
0.9 mi·1 min·County Road 141
19
Continue on CR 141A
1.5 mi·2 min·Powell Road
20
Turn left onto NY 96
4.0 mi·5 min·State Highway 96
21
Continue on NY 96
0.1 mi·11 sec·Trumansburg Road
22
Continue on NY 96
1.4 mi·2 min·West Main Street
23
Continue on NY 96
8.7 mi·12 min·Trumansburg Road
24
Continue on NY 96
1.0 mi·2 min·Cliff Street
25
Continue on NY 96
0.2 mi·22 sec·West Buffalo Street
26
Turn right onto Taughannock Boulevard
523 ft·24 sec·Taughannock Boulevard
27
Turn left onto NY 79
510 ft·11 sec·West State Street
28
Turn right onto NY 13; NY 34; NY 96; NY 79
345 ft·12 sec·South Fulton Street
Use the right lane.
29
Turn left onto NY 79
0.8 mi·2 min·West Green Street
Use the slight left lane.
30
Continue on NY 79
1.1 mi·2 min·East State Street
31
Continue on NY 79
11 mi·16 min·Slaterville Road
32
Continue on NY 79
15 mi·17 min·State Highway 79
33
Continue on NY 79
3.1 mi·3 min·Main Street
34
Turn right onto NY 26
0.6 mi·47 sec·NY 26
35
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 81 South
36
Merge onto I 81
20 mi·24 min·I 81
37
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 81
Toward I 81 South: ScrantonUse the straight lane.
38
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi·1 min·US 6
Exit 187Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt PoconoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
39
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi·4 min·I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, MilfordUse the straight lane.
40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi·25 min·I 380
Exit 4Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
41
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 1BToward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
42
Merge onto I 80
80 mi·1 hr 37 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
43
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi·5 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower LevelUse the slight right lane.
44
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 70A-BToward Leonia, TeaneckUse the slight right lane.
46
Turn right
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 70AToward LeoniaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft·9 sec·Degraw Avenue
48
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi·2 min·Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
49
Continue on CR 56
469 ft·13 sec·Main Street
50
Take the ramp
472 ft·12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
51
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi·28 sec·Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52
Take the exit
312 ft·4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
53
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi·20 sec·I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95 EXPR
55
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
56
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
57
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.4 mi·5 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
58
Take the exit
0.9 mi·2 min
Exit 6AToward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, QueensUse the straight / slight right lanes.
59
Merge onto I 678
0.8 mi·1 min·Hutchinson River Expressway
60
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi·2 min·Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
61
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi·3 min·Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
62
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
4.3 mi·6 min·Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy AirportUse the slight left lane.
63
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 6Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic AvenueUse the right lane.
64
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica AvenueUse the slight right lane.
65
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.9 mi·2 min·Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
66
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.2 mi·25 sec·Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
67
Turn right onto Inwood Street
0.2 mi·44 sec·Inwood Street
68
Turn right onto Tuskegee Airmen Way
56 ft·2 sec·Tuskegee Airmen Way
69
Arrive at destination
Tuskegee Airmen Way
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6-hour, 56-minute drive, consider departing in the morning to allow ample time for the 316.6 miles. With only one recommended stop, you can be strategic about where you rest. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 80-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, as services might be less frequent than on major interstates. The 50% highway share means you’ll be navigating a mix of driving styles, so stay alert.
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 158.3 miles from West Bloomfield, NY, or about 3h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80 miles.
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 70 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 158.3 miles or 3h 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 5h 38m
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 West Bloomfield, 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 West Bloomfield, NY
This is one driving day of about 316.6 miles and 6h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from West Bloomfield, 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.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 80 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 158.3 mi from West Bloomfield, NY
· 3h 38m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 294.8
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
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...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 305.7
Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 32.8
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 294.8
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 316.6
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 316.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.11 one way
$104.23 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg111 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$56.35
$112.70
premium
$4.92
$61.36
$122.73
diesel
$5.61
$69.90
$139.80
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
$52
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$100–$125
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.8 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
95
1
$33.24
$15.20
Efficient EV
79.2
0
$27.70
$12.66
EV Truck/SUV
126.6
1
$44.32
$20.26
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 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 16, 2026
Origin
West Bloomfield, NY
Evening
in West Bloomfield on Friday
Local time
8:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jamaica, NY
Evening
in Jamaica on Friday
Local time
8:13 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
19 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 56m 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 West Bloomfield, NY to Jamaica, NY covers 316.6 miles and takes about 6h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 81, I 380. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 158.3 miles from West Bloomfield, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.11 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 38 significant decision points across 316.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 181.4 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 295.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 296.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between West Bloomfield, NY and Jamaica, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Women's Rights National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
