How far is Buffalo, NY from Austerlitz, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Austerlitz, NY is about 324.8 miles (522.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 277.7 miles (446.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 20m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Madison County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Austerlitz.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Austerlitz.
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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
272.5 mi · 5 hr 15 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
14.6 mi · 17 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Massachusetts Turnpike, Boston
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
22.7 mi · 26 min · New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: Austerlitz, New Lebanon
1542 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto NY 22 Connection
73 m · 8 sec · NY 22 Connection
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Turn right
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 22
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Austerlitz.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
273 mi · 05h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Austerlitz.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Austerlitz?
The road trip is about 324.8 miles (522.7 km) and usually takes 06h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.1 miles from Buffalo and 162.7 miles from Austerlitz.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 277.7 miles (446.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.94 one way or $91.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Austerlitz.
Stop Ideas Near Sullivan
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 Sullivan.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Austerlitz. Straight-line distance: 277.71 mi (446.93 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 Austerlitz
Town in New York
| Population | 1,587 |
| Coordinates | 42.3117500, -73.4731700 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
End: Austerlitz (-73.47317, 42.31175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 523 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 03m |
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 | $45.94 | $91.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $51.35 | $102.70 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $55.71 | $111.41 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $53.79 | $107.59 |
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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