How far is Broadalbin, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Broadalbin, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 263.2 miles (423.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.9 miles (381.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m 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
263.16 mi
04h 18m
Flight
236.95 mi
381.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.95 mi
Kilometers
381.34 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.16 mi
Kilometers
423.51 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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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 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sat, Apr 18, 2:02 AM EDT
Return by in Broadalbin
Sat, Apr 18, 6:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broadalbin
2026-04-17T21:44
Arrive Buffalo
Sat, Apr 18, 2:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broadalbin
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
Jordan
NY

Village in New York, United States

From Broadalbin
127.1 mi
02h 09m
To Buffalo
136 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    2336 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway 155

    1.1 km · 1 min · County Highway 155

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 30

    876 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 30

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 29

    7.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 29

  5. 5

    Continue on North East Avenue

    1323 ft · 32 sec · North East Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North East Avenue

    2243 ft · 1 min · North East Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 67

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto New Turnpike Road

    9.6 mi · 14 min · New Turnpike Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mohawk Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mohawk Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    2305 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto River Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · River Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mindenville Road

    1.1 km · 58 sec · Mindenville Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Dutchtown Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Dutchtown Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1959 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right

    2488 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2469 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    210.1 mi · 4 hr 3 min · New York State Thruway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
210 mi · 80%
New Turnpike Road
9.64 mi · 4%
State Highway 29
7.44 mi · 3%
Dutchtown Road
6.64 mi · 3%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 2%
State Highway 67
4.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

210 mi · 04h 03m

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
04h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
236.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jordan
02h 09m from Broadalbin
Leave By
8:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Broadalbin and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 263.2 miles (423.5 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?

Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.1 miles from Broadalbin and 136 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 236.9 miles (381.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 8:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.24 one way or $74.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Broadalbin and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Jordan

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jordan, 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 Jordan.

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

21 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

26 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Rome station

84 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

93 mi away
320 Central Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broadalbin and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 236.95 mi (381.34 km).

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#1 Broadalbin

Town in New York, USA

Population5,138
Coordinates43.0586800, -74.1965200
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-74.196476, 43.058632)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.29 gal
35.15 L · about $37.24
Round trip
$74.49
18.58 gal · 70.3 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.1 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $37.24 $74.49
Mid-grade $4.48 $41.63 $83.26
Premium $4.86 $45.16 $90.32
Diesel $4.69 $43.61 $87.21

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Broadalbin and Buffalo. The current time is 21:44:54.

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.