How far is Syracuse, NY from Jamestown, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Jamestown, NY is about 215.6 miles (347 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 04h 23m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Jamestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Jamestown.
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Start on South State Street
154 m · 18 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
3027 ft · 2 min · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto South West Street
1531 ft · 37 sec · South West Street
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Keep slight left to continue on I 690 West: Baldwinsville
1417 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
105 m · 8 sec
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Continue on I 90
1198 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90
1733 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
758 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
985 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
138.9 mi · 2 hr 43 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 Syracuse and Jamestown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
139 mi · 02h 43m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Jamestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Jamestown?
The road trip is about 215.6 miles (347 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?
Batavia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.6 miles from Syracuse and 108 miles from Jamestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 8:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.51 one way or $61.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Jamestown.
Stop Ideas Near Batavia
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 Batavia.
Buffalo–Depew station
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 170.29 mi (274.06 km).
#1 Syracuse
The fifth most populous city in New York.
| Population | 141,229 |
| Coordinates | 43.0481200, -76.1474200 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| 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: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $4.01 | $30.51 | $61.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $34.10 | $68.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $36.99 | $73.98 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $35.72 | $71.44 |
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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