How far is Berlin, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Berlin, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 311.4 miles (501.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 279.5 miles (449.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Onondaga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berlin and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berlin and Buffalo.
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Start on Elm Street
102 m · 12 sec · Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
21 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Plank Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Plank Road
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Continue on Columbia Hill Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Columbia Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Blue Factory Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Blue Factory Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Plank Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Plank Road
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Turn left onto Round Top Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Round Top Road
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Continue on Reichard Lake Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Reichard Lake Road
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Continue on Reichards Lake Road
1576 ft · 33 sec · Reichards Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
6.5 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Albany
1755 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
273.2 mi · 5 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
1901 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street
2170 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Oak Street
131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn right onto East Huron Street
729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berlin and Buffalo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 West
Keep slight left
273 mi · 05h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Berlin and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berlin to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 311.4 miles (501.2 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?
Minoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.5 miles from Berlin and 156 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 279.5 miles (449.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 6:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.06 one way or $88.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Berlin and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Minoa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Town hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minoa.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berlin and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 279.46 mi (449.75 km).
#1 Berlin
Town in New York
| Population | 1,800 |
| Coordinates | 42.6931400, -73.3720500 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buffalo
The second most populous city in New York.
| Population | 254,479 |
| Coordinates | 42.8864500, -78.8783700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 501 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $44.06 | $88.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $49.25 | $98.49 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $53.42 | $106.84 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $51.59 | $103.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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