How far is Jamestown, NY from Schenectady, NY?
The driving distance from Jamestown, NY to Schenectady, NY is about 342.4 miles (551.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.4 miles (441.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Sullivan County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamestown and Schenectady.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown and Schenectady.
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Start on East 2nd Street
748 ft · 24 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Street
125 m · 17 sec · Lincoln Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 5th Street
147 m · 16 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
99 m · 15 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
81 m · 11 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lakeview Avenue
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Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
1092 ft · 29 sec · Marvin Parkway
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Turn right onto North Main Street
86 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street
1075 ft · 22 sec · North Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street
3.7 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on NY-60
1.5 mi · 3 min · NY-60
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Continue on NY-60
1294 ft · 32 sec · NY-60
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Continue on North Main Street
3.7 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 60
7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 60
7.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 60
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bennett Road
36 m · 2 sec · Bennett Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bennett Road
3010 ft · 41 sec · Bennett Road
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Take the exit slight right
1670 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
1717 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
304.7 mi · 5 hr 54 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 890, NY 5, NY 5S: Schenectady, Scotia
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn straight
2244 ft · 55 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 337
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
2106 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Erie Boulevard
2340 ft · 1 min · Erie Boulevard
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
1217 ft · 43 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn right onto Clinton Street
106 m · 12 sec · Clinton Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
80 m · 9 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Jay Street
66 m · 6 sec · Jay Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jay Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamestown and Schenectady.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
305 mi · 05h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Jamestown and Mostly Sunny near Schenectady.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamestown to Schenectady?
The road trip is about 342.4 miles (551.1 km) and usually takes 05h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Thompson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.6 miles from Jamestown and 173.8 miles from Schenectady.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.4 miles (441.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 68 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.73 one way or $107.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jamestown and Mostly Sunny near Schenectady.
Stop Ideas Near Thompson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thompson.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Schenectady. Straight-line distance: 274.42 mi (441.64 km).
#1 Jamestown
City in Chautauqua County, New York, United States
| Population | 28,862 |
| Coordinates | 42.0970000, -79.2353300 |
| Altitude | 420 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Schenectady
The most populous city in Schenectady County, New York.
| Population | 65,231 |
| Coordinates | 42.8142400, -73.9395700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jay Street (-73.939783, 42.814319)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 551 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $53.73 | $107.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $60.18 | $120.37 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $65.01 | $130.03 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $78.63 | $157.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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