Origin
Jamestown, NY
Morning in Jamestown on Monday
Local time
11:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamestown, NY to Mount Vernon, NY
Drive Time
6h 27m
Distance
396.4 mi
638 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$65
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 16m
★
6 AM
6h 28m
8 AM
6h 53m
10 AM
6h 37m
12 PM
6h 34m
3 PM
6h 38m
5 PM
6h 51m
8 PM
6h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamestown, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Mount Vernon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Jamestown, NY to Mount Vernon, NY covers 396.4 miles and takes about 6h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Foote Avenue, Kiantone Road, West 4th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $64.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
198.2 miles from Jamestown, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 27m drive with frequent turns across 396.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 53 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Foote Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 27m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jamestown, NY to Mount Vernon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Foote Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kiantone Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 4th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hickory Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hickory Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crescent Park | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Foote Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown, NY and Mount Vernon, NY.
1
Start on East 2nd Street
341 ft
·
16 sec
·
East 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto Foote Avenue
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Foote Avenue
3
Turn right onto Kiantone Road
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Kiantone Road
4
At the end of the road, turn right
12 mi
·
13 min
5
Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
6
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Hickory Street
7
Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Hickory Bridge
8
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Crescent Park
9
Turn left onto Crescent Park
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Crescent Park
10
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
11
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
12
Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
13
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
14
Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
15
Take the exit slight right toward PA 666 West
266 ft
·
9 sec
·
PA 666 West
16
Merge slight left onto South Main Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
17
Continue straight
8.5 mi
·
12 min
18
At the end of the road, turn left
2.9 mi
·
4 min
19
Turn right
15 mi
·
22 min
20
Turn left onto West Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
21
Continue on Boot Jack Road
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Boot Jack Road
22
Turn left onto Penfield Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Penfield Road
23
Continue on Hoovertown Road
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Hoovertown Road
24
Continue on State Park Road
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
State Park Road
25
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
26
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
263 mi
·
4 hr 57 min
·
Keystone Shortway
27
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
28
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
29
Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Leonia, Teaneck
30
Turn right onto Leonia
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Leonia
31
Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
453 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
32
Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
33
Continue on Main Street
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
34
Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
472 ft
·
13 sec
·
George Washington Bridge
35
Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
36
Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
37
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
38
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
39
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
40
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
41
Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium
42
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87 North: Albany
43
Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
44
Continue on New York State Thruway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
45
Take the exit slight right toward Yonkers Avenue, Raceway
476 ft
·
14 sec
·
Yonkers Avenue, Raceway
46
Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Central Park Avenue
47
Turn right onto Yonkers Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
48
Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Mount Vernon Avenue
49
Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
223 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Lincoln Avenue
50
Turn left onto West 1st Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
West 1st Street
51
Turn left onto Gramatan Avenue
361 ft
·
14 sec
·
Gramatan Avenue
52
Turn right onto East Prospect Avenue
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Prospect Avenue
53
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 198.2 miles from Jamestown, NY, or about 3h 13m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 87 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 198.2 miles or 3h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Vernon, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jamestown, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jamestown, NY
This is one driving day of about 396.4 miles and 6h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Jamestown, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 198.2 mi from Jamestown, NY · 3h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
198 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 198.2 miles from Jamestown, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mount Vernon, NY
The final approach into Mount Vernon, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Mount Vernon, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$64.53 one way
$129.06 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
139 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $69.93 | $139.86 |
| premium | $4.88 | $76.21 | $152.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $88.07 | $176.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$65
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$106–$131
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 138.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 118.9 | 1 | $41.62 | $19.03 |
| Efficient EV | 99.1 | 1 | $34.68 | $15.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 158.6 | 1 | $55.50 | $25.37 |
Gas CO2
139 kg
EV CO2
46 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Mount Vernon, NY
Morning in Mount Vernon on Monday
Local time
11:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Union, NY
198 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 27m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Jamestown, NY to Mount Vernon, NY covers 396.4 miles and takes about 6h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Foote Avenue, Kiantone Road, West 4th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 198.2 miles from Jamestown, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $64.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 27m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jamestown, NY to Mount Vernon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jamestown, NY to Mount Vernon, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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