How far is Buffalo, NY from Chazy, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Chazy, NY is about 377 miles (606.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 304.2 miles (489.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
376.98 mi
07h 43m
Flight
304.22 mi
489.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
304.22 mi
Kilometers
489.59 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
376.98 mi
Kilometers
606.69 km
Drive Time
07h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chazy
Mon, May 25, 11:17 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Mon, May 25, 7:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-05-25T03:34
Arrive Chazy
Mon, May 25, 11:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:43 PM to 3:13 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lacona
NY

Village in the United States

From Buffalo
188.2 mi
03h 51m
To Chazy
188.8 mi
03h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Memorial Day

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    138.6 mi · 2 hr 41 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81: Watertown, Binghamton

    152 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 81: Watertown, Binghamton

    3052 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto I 81 North: Syracuse Airport, Watertown

    3027 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    69.5 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 781 East: Fort Drum

    1459 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Gouverneur, Canton

    1337 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    115 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    51.7 mi · 1 hr

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Maple Street

    2528 ft · 1 min · Maple Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    529 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Union Street

    130 m · 16 sec · Union Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    824 ft · 28 sec · Elm Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Lawrence Avenue

    27.5 mi · 36 min · Lawrence Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on State Route 11

    9.5 mi · 13 min · State Route 11

  27. 27

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on State Route 11

    11.5 mi · 16 min · State Route 11

  29. 29

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on State Route 11

    25.9 mi · 33 min · State Route 11

  31. 31

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Champlain Street

    2434 ft · 31 sec · Champlain Street

  33. 33

    Continue on State Route 11

    6 mi · 7 min · State Route 11

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 11

    40 m · 2 sec · State Route 11

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 11

    122 m · 5 sec · State Route 11

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 11

    40 m · 2 sec · State Route 11

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 11

    2719 ft · 41 sec · State Route 11

  38. 38

    Turn right

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Church Street

    122 m · 18 sec · Church Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Farm Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
40 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
139 mi · 37%
I 81 North
70 mi · 19%
State Route 11
53.6 mi · 14%
US 11
52 mi · 14%
Lawrence Avenue
27.5 mi · 7%
Main Street
11.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 43m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.8 mi
304.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lacona
03h 51m from Buffalo
Leave By
8:34 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Buffalo and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Chazy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 377 miles (606.7 km) and usually takes 07h 43m 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?

Lacona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.2 miles from Buffalo and 188.8 miles from Chazy.

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

The direct path is about 304.2 miles (489.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.8 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 $53.32 one way or $106.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Buffalo and Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Chazy.

Stop Ideas Near Lacona

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

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

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

62 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

65 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

70 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

91 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Chazy. Straight-line distance: 304.22 mi (489.59 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Chazy

#2 Chazy

Town in New York, United States

Population4,114
Coordinates44.8897600, -73.4359700
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Chazy (-73.43597, 44.88976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 607 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.3 gal
50.36 L · about $53.32
Round trip
$106.64
26.6 gal · 100.72 L
Estimated CO2
118.2 kg one way
Round trip: 236.4 kg / 521 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $53.32 $106.64
Mid-grade $4.48 $59.60 $119.19
Premium $4.86 $64.65 $129.30
Diesel $4.69 $62.43 $124.86

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Chazy. The current time is 03:34:25.

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.