How far is Buffalo, NY from De Peyster, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to De Peyster, NY is about 271.5 miles (437 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and De Peyster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and De Peyster.
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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
138.6 mi · 2 hr 41 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81: Watertown, Binghamton
152 m · 14 sec
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Continue on I 81: Watertown, Binghamton
3052 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto I 81 North: Syracuse Airport, Watertown
3027 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
69.5 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 781 East: Fort Drum
1459 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Gouverneur, Canton
1337 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
115 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight right
39.3 mi · 46 min
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Continue on State Highway 812
2.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 812
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Turn left onto County Road 17
3.3 mi · 8 min · County Road 17
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Continue on Dekalb-de Peyster Road
1963 ft · 54 sec · Dekalb-de Peyster Road
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Continue on County Highway 17
1.6 km · 2 min · County Highway 17
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Turn right onto County Highway 45
1.9 mi · 5 min · County Highway 45
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 10
1.1 mi · 3 min · County Highway 10
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Turn left onto Plimpton Road
8 m · 1 sec · Plimpton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Plimpton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and De Peyster.
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
139 mi · 02h 41m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Buffalo and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near De Peyster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to De Peyster?
The road trip is about 271.5 miles (437 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?
Van Buren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.6 miles from Buffalo and 136 miles from De Peyster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.6 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 6:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.41 one way or $76.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Buffalo and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near De Peyster.
Stop Ideas Near Van Buren
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Buren.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and De Peyster. Straight-line distance: 206.87 mi (332.93 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 De Peyster
Human settlement in St.
| Population | 1,048 |
| Coordinates | 44.5525600, -75.4355000 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| Country | United States |
End: De Peyster (-75.4355, 44.55256)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $38.41 | $76.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $42.93 | $85.86 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $46.57 | $93.14 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $44.97 | $89.94 |
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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