How far is Buffalo, NY from Cambridge, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Cambridge, NY is about 310.3 miles (499.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 278.1 miles (447.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 56m 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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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 06h 28m.
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.
Village in Onondaga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Cambridge.
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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
247.6 mi · 4 hr 46 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 30: Amsterdam
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
112 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Church Street
1.5 mi · 5 min · Church Street
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Continue on State Highway 67
4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67
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Continue on Amsterdam Road
12.6 mi · 17 min · Amsterdam Road
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Continue on West High Street
1 km · 1 min · West High Street
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Turn left onto Milton Avenue
996 ft · 33 sec · Milton Avenue
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Turn right onto Malta Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · Malta Avenue
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Turn left onto US 9
2271 ft · 35 sec · US 9
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Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North
3069 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9P, NY 29: Saratoga Springs, Schuylerville
1366 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
1008 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Union Avenue
2038 ft · 43 sec · Union Avenue
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Turn right onto Henning Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Henning Road
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Turn right onto Lake Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Avenue
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Continue on Route 29
6.1 mi · 8 min · Route 29
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Continue on Lake Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lake Avenue
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Continue on Spring Street
1754 ft · 54 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1549 ft · 51 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 29
3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 29
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
26 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
554 ft · 16 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Eddy Street
1033 ft · 29 sec · Eddy Street
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Turn slight left onto Cambridge Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road
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Turn straight
6.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Broad Street
17 m · 2 sec · Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Cambridge.
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
248 mi · 04h 46m
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.
Sunny leaving Buffalo and Sunny near Cambridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 310.3 miles (499.3 km) and usually takes 06h 28m 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?
Minoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.8 miles from Buffalo and 155.5 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 278.1 miles (447.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 $43.90 one way or $87.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Buffalo and Sunny near Cambridge.
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 Buffalo and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 278.09 mi (447.55 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 Cambridge
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 1,916 |
| Coordinates | 43.0281300, -73.3812200 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cambridge (-73.38122, 43.02813)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 499 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
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 | $43.90 | $87.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $49.07 | $98.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $53.23 | $106.46 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $51.40 | $102.80 |
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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