How far is Buffalo, NY from Cooperstown, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Cooperstown, NY is about 237.2 miles (381.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.9 miles (323.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Cooperstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Cooperstown.
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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
201.6 mi · 3 hr 53 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 28: Herkimer, Mohawk
2455 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Mohawk Street
53 m · 12 sec · Mohawk Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Columbia Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Columbia Street
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Continue on State Highway 28
10.4 mi · 14 min · State Highway 28
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Continue on County Highway 25A
1.1 km · 1 min · County Highway 25A
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Lake Road
45 m · 3 sec · West Lake Road
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Continue on State Highway 28
6.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 28
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Continue on State Highway 28
6.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 28
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Continue on Glen Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Glen Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
1491 ft · 28 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
710 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pioneer Street
2 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Cooperstown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
202 mi · 03h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Cooperstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Cooperstown?
The road trip is about 237.2 miles (381.7 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?
Montezuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.3 miles from Buffalo and 118.8 miles from Cooperstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.9 miles (323.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.56 one way or $67.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Cooperstown.
Stop Ideas Near Montezuma
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 Montezuma.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Cooperstown. Straight-line distance: 200.87 mi (323.27 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 Cooperstown
Village in Otsego County, New York, United States
| Population | 1,732 |
| Coordinates | 42.7004800, -74.9242600 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cooperstown (-74.92426, 42.70048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 382 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $33.56 | $67.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $37.51 | $75.01 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $40.69 | $81.37 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $39.29 | $78.58 |
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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