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

289.7 miles 466.2 km · straight line
362.1 miles estimated 582.8 km · driving distance
7h 17min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
36° NE bearing direction

How far is Jamestown, New York from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Jamestown, New York to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is 289.7 miles (466.2 km) as the crow flies. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is located NE of Jamestown, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 362.1 miles, taking about 7h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Jamestown, New York is in New York, United States, while Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jamestown, New York and Ottawa, 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 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 17min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 44min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 55min $43–$127* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jamestown, New York & Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Jamestown, New York
42.10°N, 79.24°W
America/New_York
420m elevation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
45.42°N, 75.70°W
America/Toronto
70m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients