Jamestown, New York to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

248.8 miles 400.4 km · straight line
320.4 miles actual route 515.7 km · driving distance
7h 7min estimated drive time
$31 - $38 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
152° SSE bearing direction

How far is Jamestown, New York from Washington DC?

The distance from Jamestown, New York to Washington DC is 248.8 miles (400.4 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located SSE of Jamestown, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 320.4 miles, taking about 7h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Jamestown, New York in New York and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Washington DC. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 7min $31 - $38 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 32min $26–$48* Budget
Train ~6h 46min $38–$112* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jamestown, New York & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Jamestown, New York
42.10°N, 79.24°W
America/New_York
420m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 83 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 100.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM