Jamestown, New York to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

69 miles 111.1 km · straight line
86.3 miles estimated 138.9 km · driving distance
1h 44min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Jamestown, New York from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Jamestown, New York to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada is 69 miles (111.1 km) as the crow flies. Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada is located N of Jamestown, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 86.3 miles, taking about 1h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Jamestown, New York is in New York, United States, while Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jamestown, New York and Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Jamestown, New York to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 44min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 5min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 39min $10–$30* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jamestown, New York & Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Jamestown, New York
42.10°N, 79.24°W
America/New_York
420m elevation
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
43.09°N, 79.08°W
America/Toronto
180m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 360.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients