How far is White Plains, NY from Jamestown, NY?
The driving distance from White Plains, NY to Jamestown, NY is about 392.2 miles (631.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 292.2 miles (470.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 52m 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
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 07h 56m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between White Plains and Jamestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Plains and Jamestown.
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Start on Main Street
22 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Broadway
1.5 km · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn right onto Orchard Street
582 ft · 16 sec · Orchard Street
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Take the ramp slight right
686 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Cross Westchester Expressway
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Merge slight right onto New York State Thruway
8.9 mi · 12 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
1972 ft · 49 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
114 m · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
107.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Long Mountain Parkway
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Continue straight
33.7 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Southern Tier Expressway
60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Turn left onto State Highway 16
5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on North Union Street
1829 ft · 35 sec · North Union Street
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Take the ramp right
967 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
3230 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
50.4 mi · 58 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 60: Jamestown
2082 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1005 ft · 27 sec · 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 White Plains and Jamestown.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Long Mountain Parkway
Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
108 mi · 02h 15m
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 White Plains 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 White Plains to Jamestown?
The road trip is about 392.2 miles (631.2 km) and usually takes 07h 56m 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 194.8 miles from White Plains and 197.4 miles from Jamestown.
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 100 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 $61.56 one way or $123.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around White Plains and Partly Sunny near Jamestown.
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 White Plains and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 292.22 mi (470.28 km).
#1 White Plains
The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 58,286 |
| Coordinates | 41.0339900, -73.7629100 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| 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: 631 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 53m |
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 | $61.56 | $123.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $68.95 | $137.90 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $74.49 | $148.97 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $90.08 | $180.17 |
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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