How far is Buffalo, NY from Antwerp, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Antwerp, NY is about 238 miles (383.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.3 miles (301.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Antwerp.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Antwerp.
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Start on Niagara Square
562 ft · 19 sec · Niagara Square
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Exit the rotary onto Court Street
809 ft · 27 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Lafayette Square
114 m · 18 sec · Lafayette Square
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1309 ft · 45 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
1429 ft · 49 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
80 m · 8 sec · Elm Street
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Take the exit straight toward NY 33 East
972 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Kensington Expressway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Niagara Falls, Albany
1644 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
138.6 mi · 2 hr 41 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81: Watertown, Binghamton
152 m · 14 sec
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Continue on I 81: Watertown, Binghamton
3052 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto I 81 North: Syracuse Airport, Watertown
3027 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
69.5 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 781 East: Fort Drum
1459 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Gouverneur, Canton
1337 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
115 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight right
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Continue on Main Street
2499 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Antwerp.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
139 mi · 02h 41m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Buffalo and Rain Showers Likely near Antwerp.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Antwerp?
The road trip is about 238 miles (383.1 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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 118.9 miles from Buffalo and 119.2 miles from Antwerp.
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 50.7 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 7:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.68 one way or $67.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Buffalo and Rain Showers Likely near Antwerp.
Stop Ideas Near Montezuma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montezuma.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Antwerp. Straight-line distance: 187.26 mi (301.36 km).
#1 Buffalo
The second most populous city in New York.
| Population | 254,479 |
| Coordinates | 42.8864500, -78.8783700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Antwerp
Town in Jefferson County, New York, United States
| Population | 641 |
| Coordinates | 44.1992300, -75.6068800 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| Country | United States |
End: Antwerp (-75.60688, 44.19923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 383 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $33.68 | $67.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $37.64 | $75.28 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $40.83 | $81.66 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $39.43 | $78.86 |
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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