Jamestown, New York to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

329 miles 529.4 km · straight line
394.8 miles estimated 635.3 km · driving distance
7h 56min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
163° SSE bearing direction

How far is Jamestown, New York from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Jamestown, New York to Richmond, Virginia is 329 miles (529.4 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located SSE of Jamestown, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 394.8 miles, taking about 7h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Jamestown, New York in New York and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jamestown, New York and Richmond, Virginia. 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 Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 56min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 31min $32–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 32min $47–$138* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jamestown, New York & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Jamestown, New York
42.10°N, 79.24°W
America/New_York
420m elevation
Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients