How far is Buffalo, NY from Burlington, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Burlington, NY is about 226.1 miles (363.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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
226.04 mi
04h 44m
Flight
190.56 mi
306.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.56 mi
Kilometers
306.68 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.04 mi
Kilometers
363.78 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:18 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 5:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-22T19:34
Arrive Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 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
7:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
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
Tyre
NY

Town of the United States

From Buffalo
112.8 mi
02h 22m
To Burlington
113.3 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Niagara Square

    562 ft · 19 sec · Niagara Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Court Street

    809 ft · 27 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lafayette Square

    114 m · 18 sec · Lafayette Square

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1309 ft · 45 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1429 ft · 49 sec · Genesee Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    80 m · 8 sec · Elm Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward NY 33 East

    972 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Kensington Expressway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Niagara Falls, Albany

    1644 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    177.8 mi · 3 hr 26 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 233: Westmoreland

    2536 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cider Street

    3053 ft · 48 sec · Cider Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Stop Seven Road

    1605 ft · 39 sec · Stop Seven Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Stone Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stone Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Halsey Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Halsey Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Judd Road Expressway

    19.8 mi · 28 min · Judd Road Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 8

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 8

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1069 ft · 29 sec · Center Street

  19. 19

    Continue on County Highway 19

    2611 ft · 1 min · County Highway 19

  20. 20

    Turn left onto County Highway 18

    27 m · 4 sec · County Highway 18

  21. 21

    Turn right onto County Highway 19

    5.4 mi · 13 min · County Highway 19

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 51

    3.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 51

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 80

    2.5 mi · 5 min · State Route 80

  24. 24

    Turn right onto County Highway 16

    13 m · 1 sec · County Highway 16

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway 16

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
178 mi · 79%
Judd Road Expressway
19.8 mi · 9%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 3%
County Highway 19
5.9 mi · 3%
State Highway 8
4.38 mi · 2%
State Highway 51
3.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

178 mi · 03h 26m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
190.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tyre
02h 22m from Buffalo
Leave By
7:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 226.1 miles (363.8 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Tyre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.8 miles from Buffalo and 113.3 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 7:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.99 one way or $63.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Tyre

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

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

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

49 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

54 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

68 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Rome station

112 mi away
6599 Martin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 190.56 mi (306.68 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
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#2 Burlington

Town in New York, United States

Population1,065
Coordinates42.7228500, -75.1254400
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Burlington (-75.12544, 42.72285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.98 gal
30.19 L · about $31.99
Round trip
$63.98
15.96 gal · 60.38 L
Estimated CO2
70.9 kg one way
Round trip: 141.8 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $31.99 $63.98
Mid-grade $4.48 $35.76 $71.52
Premium $4.86 $38.79 $77.58
Diesel $4.69 $37.46 $74.92

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Burlington. The current time is 19:34:32.

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.