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RandolphRandolph, New York
Give Randolph one night as a stop on the I-86 between Jamestown and Olean, or skip it: the draw is the Amish Trail and Pine Hill State Forest, not the town.
Randolph is a small town and hamlet in Cattaraugus County, New York, on the Southern Tier Expressway (I-86) between Jamestown and Olean. It sits in the middle of the New York Amish Trail, with farm stands and craft shops along the back roads, and Pine Hill State Forest south of town for hiking and free backcountry camping. Most travellers use it as a half-day or one-night stop, not a base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (lake-effect snow, cold), mud season in March
- Airport
- BUF
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Randolph911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison Control1-800-222-1222
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Randolph, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyLow-crime rural town; the real risks are winter driving on the I-86, unlit rural roads at night and patchy cell coverage on the Amish Trail back…
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 1-800-222-1222 Poison Control
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckBUF Buffalo Niagara International (Nearest airport with scheduled flights; about 1 h 30 min by car via I-90 and US-62 (check)).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and a diner breakfast$8–15
- Sit-down mealDiner lunch or dinner plate$12–22
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
- Budget bedCampground tent site, a night, per roomUS$16
- Mid-range bedInn guest room (downtown), a night, per roomUS$119
- High-end bedInn guest room (downtown), a night, per roomUS$160
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$110 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BUF Buffalo Niagara International (Nearest airport with scheduled flights; about 1 h 30 min by car via I-90 and US-62 (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Feb
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Mar
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
not flagged
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C) low), wettest Jan (16 rain days), driest Jun (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Randolph: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
16 rd
Feb
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
13 rd
Mar
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
13 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
13 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
14 rd
Dec
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
16 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. The I-86 exit 16 puts you on Main St.; downtown to East Randolph is about 1.5 mi (2.4 km). Coach USA runs a Jamestown–Olean line with stops in Randolph, but service is a few times a day and not useful for the Amish Trail back roads.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 35 min
I-86 east, about 40 km (25 mi)I-86 east, about 25 mi (40 km)
Larger town for supermarkets, a mall and more dining.
Salamanca
goDoor to door: About 40 min
I-86 east, about 48 km (30 mi)I-86 east, about 30 mi (48 km)
Gateway to Allegany State Park and the Seneca Nation. Check the route: the Olean–Randolph bus runs through Salamanca, so confirm the driving direction before you set out.
Door to door: About 45 min
US-219 north then NY-242, about 48 km (30 mi)US-219 north then NY-242, about 30 mi (48 km)
Ski and mountain-bike village; busiest in winter.
Little Valley
goDoor to door: About 20 min
NY-242 east, about 19 km (12 mi)NY-242 east, about 12 mi (19 km)
County seat; short stop, not a full day.
Door to door: About 35 min
NY-242 east then local roads, about 32 km (20 mi)NY-242 east then local roads, about 20 mi (32 km)
Small village; combine with other stops rather than a dedicated trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Downtown Randolph (Main St.)
Walkable to the diner, library and post office; the small inn is here.
East Randolph
About 2.4 km (1.5 mi) east on Main St.; quieter, a separate hamlet.About 1.5 mi (2.4 km) east on Main St.; quieter, a separate hamlet.
Conewango and Pope Rd. area
North of town via Route 241; campground with tent and RV sites.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–100 excl. bed
- Mid
- $100–170 excl. bed
- High
- $170+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Inn guest room (downtown)1 × 1 night × US$119 | US$119 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110 | US$220 |
| Groceries for a day2 × US$25 | US$50 |
| Gas, 100 mi (160 km)1 × US$15 | US$15 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$43 |
| Trip total≈ US$239 per person per day, bed included | US$477 |
2026 estimate; check
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Inn and campground rates are 2026 estimates — check current rates. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee and a diner breakfast | $8–15 |
| Diner lunch or dinner plate | $12–22 |
| Golf, 9 holes weekday / weekend2026 estimate; cart extra | $10 / $13 |
| Campground tent site per night | $16+ |
| Gallon of gas | $3.20–3.80 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $10–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- A car is effectively required: the Amish Trail farm stands and Pine Hill are on rural roads with no sidewalk or bus.
- Winter brings lake-effect snow and icy roads on the I-86; check conditions before driving.
- Farm stands and small shops may be seasonal or cash-only: carry small bills (check).
- Cell coverage can be patchy on the back roads south and east of town (check).
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Poison Control
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison Control1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No consulates in Randolph; nearest consulates-general are in Buffalo and New York City.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Coach USA Jamestown → Randolph: about 30 min; a few departures a day
- Coach USA Olean → Randolph: about 1 h 10 min via Salamanca and Little Valley
- Drive Buffalo (BUF) → Randolph: about 1 h 30 min via I-90 and US-62
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- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- How much is it? — How much is it?
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Randolph. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (lake-effect snow, cold), mud season in March · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for BUF: last drive times field-checked, winter fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Main St. downtown, East Randolph, the Amish Trail back roads, Pine Hill State Forest.
- Place pages with verified hours (Cardinal Hills, Pine Hill, the inn, the campground) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal and hostile-weather fixtures so gates A–D can go green.