Trip from The Bronx, NY to Jamestown, NY

Drive Time

7h 45m

Distance

369.1 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from The Bronx, NY to Jamestown, NY covers 369.1 miles and takes about 7h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Bronxdale Avenue, Hunt Avenue, Rhinelander Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.26 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

184.6 miles from The Bronx, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 45m drive with frequent turns across 369.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 54 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Bronxdale Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Bronxdale Avenue	0 mi	0m
Hunt Avenue	0 mi	0m
Rhinelander Avenue	0 mi	0m
Unionport Road	0 mi	0m
Morris Park Avenue	0 mi	0m
East Tremont Avenue	0 mi	0m
East 177th Street	0 mi	0m
Sheridan Boulevard	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Bronxdale Avenue — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Cruger Avenue

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Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue

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Turn right onto Hunt Avenue

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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rhinelander Avenue

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Continue on Unionport Road

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Turn right onto Morris Park Avenue

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Turn right onto East Tremont Avenue

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Turn left onto East 177th Street

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Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard

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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Cross Bronx Expressway, George Washington Bridge

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Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway

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Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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Continue straight

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Keep slight left

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Keep slight left

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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

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Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

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Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield

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Keep slight right

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Turn straight onto State Park Road

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Continue on Hoovertown Road

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Continue on Penfield Road

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At the end of the road, turn right

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Turn right onto Montmorenci Avenue

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Continue on Montmorenci Road

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Continue on Highland Road

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Continue on Montmorenci Road

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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kane-Russell City Road

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Take the exit slight right

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Continue straight

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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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Continue on South Main Street

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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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Continue on Main Street

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Continue on Crescent Park

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Continue on Crescent Park

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Turn right onto Hickory Bridge

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Continue on Hickory Street

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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

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Turn left onto Market Street

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Turn left onto Kiantone Road

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Turn left onto Foote Avenue

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Continue on Foote Avenue

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Turn left onto East 2nd Street

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Continue on East 3rd Street

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Turn left onto East 2nd Street

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 184.6 miles from The Bronx, NY.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 81 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 184.6 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jamestown, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving The Bronx, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from The Bronx, NY

This is one driving day of about 369.1 miles and 7h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from The Bronx, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Syracuse, NY

185 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Jamestown, 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 Jamestown, NY.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 184.6 mi from The Bronx, NY

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 184.6 miles from The Bronx, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$58.26	$116.51
midgrade	$4.48	$65.12	$130.23
premium	$4.86	$70.64	$141.28
diesel	$4.69	$68.21	$136.42

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 129.1 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from The Bronx, NY to Jamestown, NY covers 369.1 miles and takes about 7h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Bronxdale Avenue, Hunt Avenue, Rhinelander Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 184.6 miles from The Bronx, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.26 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.