Traveling from The Bronx to Jamestown covers 369.1 miles and takes approximately 7 hours and 45 minutes of driving time. Because this route relies on local roads like Bronxdale, Hunt, and Rhinelander Avenues rather than major highways, it is best suited as a single-day journey for those who prefer an immersive, local driving experience. You should budget about $58 for fuel to complete the trip. While it technically stays within the Northeast region and New York state, the local nature of the roads makes it feel quite different from a standard interstate transit. It is a significant commitment for one day, so be prepared for a long stretch behind the wheel.
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
184.6 miles from The Bronx, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 37m 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
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx, NY and Jamestown, NY.
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Start on Cruger Avenue
398 ft·30 sec·Cruger Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue
384 ft·15 sec·Bronxdale Avenue
3
Turn right onto Hunt Avenue
0.2 mi·38 sec·Hunt Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto Rhinelander Avenue
0.1 mi·30 sec·Rhinelander Avenue
5
Continue on Unionport Road
0.2 mi·32 sec·Unionport Road
6
Turn right onto Morris Park Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Morris Park Avenue
7
Turn right onto East Tremont Avenue
0.2 mi·41 sec·East Tremont Avenue
8
Turn left onto East 177th Street
413 ft·13 sec·East 177th Street
9
Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
506 ft·8 sec·Sheridan Boulevard
Toward NY 895 South, I 95 South
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward I 95 South: Cross Bronx Expressway, George Washington Bridge
11
Merge onto I 95
2.6 mi·3 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Upper Level
13
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.6 mi·59 sec·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
14
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
15
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.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
0.1 mi·8 sec·I 95 EXPR; NJTP
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: HackensackUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·29 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: HackensackUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
2.0 mi·2 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 69Toward I 80 West: Paterson, HackensackUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 80
68 mi·1 hr 20 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi·8 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
195 mi·3 hr 35 min·Keystone Shortway
24
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·32 sec
26
Turn straight onto PA 153
7.5 mi·13 min·State Park Road
27
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi·8 min·Hoovertown Road
28
Continue on PA 153
3.7 mi·6 min·Penfield Road
29
At end of road, turn right onto US 219
12 mi·18 min·US 219
30
Turn right onto PA 948
1.0 mi·2 min·Montmorenci Avenue
31
Continue on PA 948
8.8 mi·13 min·Montmorenci Road
32
Continue on PA 948
5.4 mi·7 min·Highland Road
33
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.7 mi·3 min·Kane-Russell City Road
34
Take the exit onto PA 948
8.6 mi·12 min·PA 948
35
Continue on PA 666
2.3 mi·4 min·PA 666
36
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
1.2 mi·2 min·West Main Street
37
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi·6 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
38
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi·2 min·South Main Street
39
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi·4 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
40
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi·35 sec·Main Street
41
Continue on US 6
1.8 mi·3 min·Crescent Park
Use the straight lane.
42
Continue on Crescent Park
0.4 mi·1 min·Crescent Park
Use the right lane.
43
Turn right onto Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi·17 sec·Hickory Bridge
Use the right lane.
44
Continue on Hickory Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Hickory Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
45
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi·23 sec·West 4th Avenue
46
Turn left onto US 62
12 mi·13 min·Market Street
47
Turn left onto Kiantone Road
5.0 mi·6 min·Kiantone Road
48
Turn left onto NY 60
2.0 mi·4 min·Foote Avenue
49
Continue on Foote Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Foote Avenue
50
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·East 2nd Street
51
Continue on East 3rd Street
220 ft·12 sec·East 3rd Street
52
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
39 ft·1 sec·East 2nd Street
53
Arrive at destination
East 2nd Street
Trip Plan
To manage the 7-hour and 45-minute travel time effectively, plan for at least two intentional stops to stretch your legs and reset. Since you are navigating local corridors, departing early in the morning is essential to avoid the buildup of local traffic that can quickly inflate your travel time. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, keeping that $58 budget in mind as you navigate toward Jamestown. Because the route lacks highway miles, your pace will be dictated by local traffic patterns, so remain flexible with your arrival time. Prioritize your comfort by breaking up the drive early, as the constant turning can be more fatiguing than a standard highway route.
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 184.6 miles from The Bronx, NY, or about 3h 37m 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 81 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 184.6 miles or 3h 37m 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 14m
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 The Bronx, 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 The Bronx, NY
This is one driving day of about 369.1 miles and 7h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from The Bronx, 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 36
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Bronxdale Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
1.4 mi into trip|~4m in|Sheridan Boulevard
Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard toward NY 895 South, I 95 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NY 895 South, I 95 South
8
6.8 mi into trip|~12m 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
7 mi into trip|~12m 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
9.3 mi into trip|~15m 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
$60.76 one way
$121.51 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg129 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$65.70
$131.39
premium
$4.92
$71.54
$143.08
diesel
$5.61
$81.49
$162.99
Estimated Tolls: $16.28
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
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
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$102–$127
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 129.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
110.7
1
$38.76
$17.72
Efficient EV
92.3
1
$32.30
$14.76
EV Truck/SUV
147.6
1
$51.67
$23.62
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 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 Apr 13, 2026
Origin
The Bronx, NY
Night
in The Bronx on Saturday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 14 to 20 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Jamestown, NY
Night
in Jamestown on Saturday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Waverly, NY
185 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
36 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 45m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a fast-paced highway cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, with the longest continuous segment being 0 miles on Bronxdale Avenue. This creates a technical driving environment where your attention must remain constantly on the road and navigation. Navigating through Hunt and Rhinelander Avenues requires patience and frequent adjustments, making the experience feel more like a series of connected local segments. It is a demanding drive that requires you to stay alert through every turn.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
53 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 0.1 miles in near Bronxdale Avenue.
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 36 significant decision points across 369.1 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 0.1 miles (Bronxdale Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.4 miles (Sheridan Boulevard): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 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
1,670 ft48 ft
Total Climb
3,875 ft
Total Descent
2,546 ft
Highest Point
1,670 ft
~107.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,622 ft
Notable High Points
1,630 ft at ~200 miles+930 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 The Bronx, NY to Jamestown, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Penfield along the way.
The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York. Known for Yankee Stadium, the home field of the New York Yankees baseball team, it has been a borough of New York City since 1898. The vast Bronx Zoo houses hundreds of species of animals. Nearby, the sprawling New York Botanical Garden features a landmark greenhouse with rainforest and cactus displays. By the Hudson River, Wave Hill is a landscaped public garden with wooded paths and a cultural center.
Top landmarks
•New York Botanical Garden — botanical garden in the Bronx, New York City
•Woodlawn Cemetery — cemetery in the Bronx, New York City
•Hall of Fame for Great Americans — architectural structure
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 45m. Total distance: 369.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 45m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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 $16.28 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Bronxdale Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.4 miles (Sheridan Boulevard): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.8 hours each way, a round trip means 15.5 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.
