Can you drive from New York city to Rio de Janeiro?

Answer 1

It is not possible to drive directly to Rio de Janiero from New York City. The Pan-American Highway does go through Brazil, but the Darien Gap causes a gap in the road between Panama and Columbia.

Answer 2

You mean, can you drive from Jamaica, the tropical, Caribbean island, to New York City? No, you cannot.

I think you are confusing Jamaica, the Caribbean island, with Jamaica, Queens. Queens is one of the five boroughs of New York City. There is a neighborhood in Queens called Jamaica. It is directly above JFK airport on the map. There is also a bay called Jamaica Bay. The south side of JFK airport faces Jamaica Bay.

When I was a little girl, I got the two confused, as well. I couldn't understand how there could be a road across the ocean to a Caribbean island.

Answer 3

No. You cannot drive across the Darien Gap between Panama and Colombia.