How far is Buffalo, NY from Delmar, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Delmar, NY is about 291.2 miles (468.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.6 miles (413 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
291.22 mi
05h 44m
Flight
256.6 mi
412.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.6 mi
Kilometers
412.96 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.22 mi
Kilometers
468.68 km
Drive Time
05h 44m

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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 05h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delmar
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 PM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 11:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-23T12:04
Arrive Delmar
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:45 AM to 1:45 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Galeville
NY

Census-designated place in Onondaga County, New York

From Buffalo
145.3 mi
02h 52m
To Delmar
145.9 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    272.5 mi · 5 hr 15 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 85: Slingerlands, Voorheesville

    1195 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 85: Slingerlands, Voorheesville

    1399 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Slingerlands Bypass

    46 m · 3 sec · Slingerlands Bypass

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Slingerlands Bypass

    1844 ft · 35 sec · Slingerlands Bypass

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Slingerlands Bypass

    54 m · 4 sec · Slingerlands Bypass

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Slingerlands Bypass

    2549 ft · 48 sec · Slingerlands Bypass

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Slingerlands Bypass

    43 m · 3 sec · Slingerlands Bypass

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Slingerlands Bypass

    1496 ft · 28 sec · Slingerlands Bypass

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cherry Avenue

    44 m · 2 sec · Cherry Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Cherry Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cherry Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Kenwood Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Kenwood Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kenwood Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
273 mi · 94%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 2%
NY 85
4.1 mi · 1%
I 87 North
3.07 mi · 1%
Slingerlands Bypass
1.2 mi
Kenwood Avenue
1.2 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

273 mi · 05h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
256.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galeville
02h 52m from Buffalo
Leave By
5:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Delmar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 291.2 miles (468.7 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?

Galeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.3 miles from Buffalo and 145.9 miles from Delmar.

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

The direct path is about 256.6 miles (413 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 5:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.21 one way or $82.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Delmar.

Stop Ideas Near Galeville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Galeville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 4.2 mi away

City Hall Cafe

Syracuse , NY
300 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Coffee shop
Syracuse City Hall
Meeting point 4.2 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Galeville.

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

2 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

4 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

60 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

77 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Delmar. Straight-line distance: 256.6 mi (412.96 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Delmar

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

Population8,195
Coordinates42.6220200, -73.8326200
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Delmar (-73.83262, 42.62202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 469 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.28 gal
38.9 L · about $41.21
Round trip
$82.43
20.56 gal · 77.8 L
Estimated CO2
91.4 kg one way
Round trip: 182.7 kg / 403 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $41.21 $82.43
Mid-grade $4.48 $46.06 $92.13
Premium $4.86 $49.97 $99.94
Diesel $4.69 $48.25 $96.51

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Delmar. The current time is 12:04:58.

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.