How far is Jamestown, NY from White Plains, NY?
The driving distance from Jamestown, NY to White Plains, NY is about 389.7 miles (627.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 292.2 miles (470.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight 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 06h 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Village in Tioga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamestown and White Plains.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown and White Plains.
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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 right
2262 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
221.1 mi · 4 hr 17 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York
129.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
105 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South
2854 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South
2292 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
9.2 mi · 13 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cross Westchester Expressway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Cross Westchester Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North White Plains
1119 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.4 km · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto Main Street
30 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamestown and White Plains.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Southern Tier Expressway
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
221 mi · 04h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Jamestown and Sunny near White Plains.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamestown to White Plains?
The road trip is about 389.7 miles (627.2 km) and usually takes 06h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Owego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.2 miles from Jamestown and 195.5 miles from White Plains.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 292.2 miles (470.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.16 one way or $122.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jamestown and Sunny near White Plains.
Stop Ideas Near Owego
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 Owego.
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and White Plains. Straight-line distance: 292.22 mi (470.28 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 White Plains
The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 58,286 |
| Coordinates | 41.0339900, -73.7629100 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-73.762983, 41.03406)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 627 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $61.16 | $122.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $68.50 | $137.01 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $74.00 | $148.01 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $89.50 | $179.00 |
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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