Jamestown, New York to Niagara-on-the-Lake: Road Trip Guide & Distance

80.5 miles 129.5 km · straight line
100.6 miles estimated 161.9 km · driving distance
2h 1min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Jamestown, New York from Niagara-on-the-Lake?

The distance from Jamestown, New York to Niagara-on-the-Lake is 80.5 miles (129.5 km) as the crow flies. Niagara-on-the-Lake is located N of Jamestown, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 100.6 miles, taking about 2h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Jamestown, New York is in New York, United States, while Niagara-on-the-Lake 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-on-the-Lake. 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-on-the-Lake

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 1min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 25min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 55min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jamestown, New York & Niagara-on-the-Lake

Quick Facts

Jamestown, New York
42.10°N, 79.24°W
America/New_York
420m elevation
Niagara-on-the-Lake
43.26°N, 79.07°W
America/Toronto
79m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 309.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients