How far is Schenectady, NY from Jamestown, NY?
The driving distance from Schenectady, NY to Jamestown, NY is about 338.2 miles (544.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.4 miles (441.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 31m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 45m.
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.
Town in Sullivan County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Schenectady and Jamestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schenectady and Jamestown.
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Start on Jay Street
28 m · 10 sec · Jay Street
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Turn left onto Liberty Street
781 ft · 24 sec · Liberty Street
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Continue on Liberty Street
56 m · 8 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn left onto Erie Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Erie Boulevard
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Keep slight right
1540 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto I 90 West
2245 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
266.1 mi · 5 hr 9 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
38.7 mi · 45 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 60: Dunkirk, Fredonia
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Bennett Road
1 km · 45 sec · Bennett Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
133 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 60
7.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · 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 North Main Street
3.7 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on NY-60
1294 ft · 36 sec · NY-60
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Continue on NY-60
1.5 mi · 3 min · NY-60
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Continue on North Main Street
3.8 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Buffalo Street
550 ft · 18 sec · Buffalo Street
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Turn right
601 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Prendergast Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Prendergast Avenue
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
655 ft · 25 sec · East 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 2nd Street
12 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Schenectady and Jamestown.
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
266 mi · 05h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Schenectady and Partly Sunny near Jamestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schenectady to Jamestown?
The road trip is about 338.2 miles (544.3 km) and usually takes 06h 45m 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?
Thompson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.8 miles from Schenectady and 169.4 miles from Jamestown.
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 63.8 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 $53.06 one way or $106.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Schenectady and Partly Sunny near Jamestown.
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 Schenectady and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 274.42 mi (441.64 km).
#1 Schenectady
The most populous city in Schenectady County, New York.
| Population | 65,231 |
| Coordinates | 42.8142400, -73.9395700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jamestown
City in Chautauqua County, New York, United States
| Population | 28,862 |
| Coordinates | 42.0970000, -79.2353300 |
| Altitude | 420 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jamestown (-79.23533, 42.097)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 544 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 13m |
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 | $53.06 | $106.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $59.44 | $118.87 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $64.21 | $128.41 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $77.65 | $155.30 |
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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