How far is Buffalo, NY from Cold Spring, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Cold Spring, NY is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Cold Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Cold Spring.
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Start on Niagara Square
31 m · 3 sec · Niagara Square
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Exit the rotary onto Perkins Drive
98 m · 16 sec · Perkins Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Elmwood Avenue
607 ft · 19 sec · South Elmwood Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on South Elmwood Avenue
71 m · 9 sec · South Elmwood Avenue
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Continue on Buffalo Skyway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Buffalo Skyway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ridge Road, Lackawanna
1670 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
3 mi · 6 min · Ridge Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 West, US 219 South
1948 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
27.3 mi · 32 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Peters Road
1413 ft · 32 sec · Peters Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
13.7 mi · 19 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
7.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight left onto Baker Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Baker Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 353
3.9 mi · 6 min · Route 353
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Continue on Center Street
1 mi · 3 min · Center Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1696 ft · 50 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on State Highway 417
1434 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 417
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Take the ramp right
1515 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 394: Steamburg, Onoville
1243 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left
31 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Onoville Road
131 m · 7 sec · Onoville Road
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Continue on West Bank Perimeter Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West Bank Perimeter Road
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Turn left onto South Loop Road
2007 ft · 2 min · South Loop Road
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Turn right onto Steamburg Resettlement Road
2825 ft · 3 min · Steamburg Resettlement Road
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Turn left onto Old Route 280
1.3 km · 3 min · Old Route 280
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Route 280
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Cold Spring.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 90 West
Merge slight left
27.3 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Cold Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Cold Spring?
The road trip is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km) and usually takes 01h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Otto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.9 miles from Buffalo and 38 miles from Cold Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.74 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Cold Spring.
Stop Ideas Near East Otto
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 East Otto.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Cold Spring. Straight-line distance: 54.55 mi (87.79 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 Cold Spring
Town in New York, USA
| Population | 1,944 |
| Coordinates | 42.0970100, -78.8647600 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cold Spring (-78.86476, 42.09701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.74 | $21.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $12.01 | $24.02 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.03 | $26.05 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $12.58 | $25.16 |
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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