How far is Antwerp, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Antwerp, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.3 miles (301.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
236.82 mi
03h 46m
Flight
187.26 mi
301.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.26 mi
Kilometers
301.36 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.82 mi
Kilometers
381.13 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Wed, Apr 15, 1:16 PM EDT
Return by in Antwerp
Wed, Apr 15, 5:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Antwerp
2026-04-15T09:29
Arrive Buffalo
Wed, Apr 15, 1:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Antwerp
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Montezuma
NY

Town in New York, USA

From Antwerp
118.2 mi
01h 53m
To Buffalo
118.6 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Antwerp and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Antwerp and Buffalo.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2499 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    15.4 mi · 18 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 781 West

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Watertown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    2721 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Albany, Buffalo

    2487 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    803 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    138.1 mi · 2 hr 40 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Antwerp and Buffalo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
138 mi · 58%
I 81 South
70 mi · 30%
North Main Street
15.4 mi · 7%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 3%
I 781 West
4.25 mi · 2%
Oak Street
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

138 mi · 02h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.5 mi
187.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montezuma
01h 53m from Antwerp
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Antwerp and Rain Showers Likely near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Antwerp to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km) and usually takes 03h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Montezuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from Antwerp and 118.6 miles from Buffalo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 187.3 miles (301.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.52 one way or $67.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Antwerp and Rain Showers Likely near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Montezuma

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Montezuma, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montezuma.

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

40 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

46 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

76 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Rome station

104 mi away
6599 Martin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Antwerp and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 187.26 mi (301.36 km).

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#1 Antwerp

Town in Jefferson County, New York, United States

Population641
Coordinates44.1992300, -75.6068800
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-75.607182, 44.199193)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.36 gal
31.63 L · about $33.52
Round trip
$67.03
16.72 gal · 63.26 L
Estimated CO2
74.3 kg one way
Round trip: 148.6 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $33.52 $67.03
Mid-grade $4.48 $37.46 $74.92
Premium $4.86 $40.64 $81.28
Diesel $4.69 $39.24 $78.48

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Antwerp and Buffalo. The current time is 09:29:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.