New Rochelle, NY to Jamestown, NY is 378 miles and takes about 7h 56m via Keystone Shortway and Christopher Columbus Highway, with a fuel budget near $67 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, taking you from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a solid option if you're looking for a single-day trip with a moderate amount of driving. The route primarily uses surface roads, so expect a more local feel than a pure interstate haul. Plan for about 200 miles of cruising on the Keystone Shortway.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
189 miles from New Rochelle, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
200 mi
3h 44m
Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi
1h 20m
US 219
12.3 mi
18m
Market Street
11.9 mi
13m
Montmorenci Road
8.8 mi
13m
PA 948
8.6 mi
12m
State Park Road
7.5 mi
13m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.4 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 200 mi, about 3h 44m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 194 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,076 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,665
Quietest
1 AM
~346 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Rochelle, NY and Jamestown, NY.
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Start on North Avenue
145 ft·30 sec·North Avenue
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Continue on North Avenue
167 ft·10 sec·North Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 1
0.5 mi·54 sec·Huguenot Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Street
5
Take the ramp
143 ft·4 sec
6
Turn right
0.2 mi·22 sec
7
Merge onto I 95
4.4 mi·6 min·New England Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 95
1.3 mi·2 min·Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
0.6 mi·54 sec·Bruckner Expressway
Toward I 95 South: George Washington BridgeUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
5.4 mi·6 min·I 95
Toward I 95 South, to I 678 South: Cross Bronx Expressway, George Washington Bridge, Newark, Whitestone BridgeUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Upper Level
12
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.6 mi·59 sec·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
13
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi·48 sec·I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.6 mi·39 sec·I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
0.1 mi·8 sec·I 95 EXPR; NJTP
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: HackensackUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·29 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: HackensackUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
2.0 mi·2 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 69Toward I 80 West: Paterson, HackensackUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 80
68 mi·1 hr 20 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi·8 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
195 mi·3 hr 35 min·Keystone Shortway
23
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
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Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·32 sec
25
Turn straight onto PA 153
7.5 mi·13 min·State Park Road
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Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi·8 min·Hoovertown Road
27
Continue on PA 153
3.7 mi·6 min·Penfield Road
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At end of road, turn right onto US 219
12 mi·18 min·US 219
29
Turn right onto PA 948
1.0 mi·2 min·Montmorenci Avenue
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Continue on PA 948
8.8 mi·13 min·Montmorenci Road
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Continue on PA 948
5.4 mi·7 min·Highland Road
32
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.7 mi·3 min·Kane-Russell City Road
33
Take the exit onto PA 948
8.6 mi·12 min·PA 948
34
Continue on PA 666
2.3 mi·4 min·PA 666
35
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
1.2 mi·2 min·West Main Street
36
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi·6 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
37
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi·2 min·South Main Street
38
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi·4 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
39
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi·35 sec·Main Street
40
Continue on US 6
1.8 mi·3 min·Crescent Park
Use the straight lane.
41
Continue on Crescent Park
0.4 mi·1 min·Crescent Park
Use the right lane.
42
Turn right onto Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi·17 sec·Hickory Bridge
Use the right lane.
43
Continue on Hickory Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Hickory Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
44
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi·23 sec·West 4th Avenue
45
Turn left onto US 62
12 mi·13 min·Market Street
46
Turn left onto Kiantone Road
5.0 mi·6 min·Kiantone Road
47
Turn left onto NY 60
2.0 mi·4 min·Foote Avenue
48
Continue on Foote Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Foote Avenue
49
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·East 2nd Street
50
Continue on East 3rd Street
220 ft·12 sec·East 3rd Street
51
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
39 ft·1 sec·East 2nd Street
52
Arrive at destination
East 2nd Street
Trip Plan
Given the 7h 56m estimated drive time, starting in the morning is your best bet to complete this trip in one day. With 2 planned stops, you can break up the 378 miles into manageable segments. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you transition away from highways; the $67 fuel cost is an estimate, and local stations might have different pricing. Since this is a single-day drive, you have flexibility to linger at a stop or push through a longer section if needed, but the 200-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway is a good point to consider a longer break.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 189 miles from New Rochelle, NY, or about 3h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 200 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 83 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 189 miles or 3h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jamestown, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Rochelle, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Rochelle, NY
This is one driving day of about 378 miles and 7h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from New Rochelle, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 200 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 33
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.1 and 18.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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7.1 mi into trip|~11m in|I 95 / Bruckner Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 / Bruckner Expressway toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
8
7.7 mi into trip|~12m in|I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 toward I 95 South, to I 678 South: Cross Bronx Expressway, George Washington Bridge, Newark, Whitestone Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South, to I 678 South: Cross Bronx...
8
15.6 mi into trip|~23m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
8
15.9 mi into trip|~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
8
18.2 mi into trip|~26m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 69
Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.15 one way
$122.30 round trip
$4.11/gal25.4 MPG avg132 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$66.36
$132.72
premium
$4.85
$72.15
$144.29
diesel
$4.80
$71.37
$142.75
Estimated Tolls: $16.59
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New England Thruway
(4.4 mi)$0.31
New Jersey Turnpike
(2 mi)$0.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$103–$128
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
113.4
1
$39.69
$18.14
Efficient EV
94.5
1
$33.08
$15.12
EV Truck/SUV
151.2
1
$52.92
$24.19
Gas CO2
132 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026
Origin
New Rochelle, NY
Late night
in New Rochelle on Sunday
Local time
3:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Smoke
NW 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Jamestown, NY
Late night
in Jamestown on Sunday
Local time
3:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Smoke
W 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
85°F
Waverly, NY
189 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 56m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly on surface roads, with only 9% of the route utilizing highways. You'll encounter around 200 miles on the Keystone Shortway, offering a longer stretch of consistent driving. After that, expect a shift to more local roads, which can mean more varied speed limits and potential for increased traffic as you approach towns. The profile suggests a more rural cruising experience for much of the trip.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
52 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 200 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.1 miles in near I 95 / Bruckner Expressway.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 33 significant decision points across 378 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles (I 95 / Bruckner Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
1,918 ft58 ft
Total Climb
3,920 ft
Total Descent
2,634 ft
Highest Point
1,918 ft
~108 mi in
Elevation Range
1,859 ft
Notable High Points
1,918 ft at ~108 miles+803 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from New Rochelle, NY to Jamestown, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Penfield along the way.
Jamestown is a city in Chautauqua County, in New York's Southern Tier. The birthplace of actress Lucille Ball, Jamestown is now home to the National Comedy Center, a state-of-the-art interactive museum. You can also enjoy the waterfront of Chautauqua Lake and the Chadakoin River.
Top landmarks
•Jamestown Gateway Train Station — Transit Center in Jamestown, New York
•Jamestown Downtown Historic District — national historic district located at Jamestown in Chautauqua County, New York
•Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center — Museum in Lucille Ball's hometown of Jamestown, New York
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 56m. Total distance: 378 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 56m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 200 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.59 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 34 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Jamestown, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 34 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles (I 95 / Bruckner Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.9 hours each way, a round trip means 15.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Jamestown, NY before the return drive.
