How far is Buffalo, NY from Denmark, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Denmark, NY is about 233.5 miles (375.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Denmark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Denmark.
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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
59.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 232: Watertown Center
723 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 232
1401 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 232
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Continue on State Highway 232
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 232
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Thompson Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Thompson Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Drive
62 m · 7 sec · Park Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Park Drive
729 ft · 24 sec · Park Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Street
13.3 mi · 20 min · State Street
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Continue on Champion Street
1362 ft · 25 sec · Champion Street
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Turn right onto South Broad Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Broad Street
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Continue on State Highway 26
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 26
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 26
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Denmark.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Buffalo and Rain Showers Likely near Denmark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Denmark?
The road trip is about 233.5 miles (375.8 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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 116.6 miles from Buffalo and 116.9 miles from Denmark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 7:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.03 one way or $66.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers around Buffalo and Rain Showers Likely near Denmark.
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 Denmark. Straight-line distance: 179.66 mi (289.14 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 Denmark
Town in New York
| Population | 2,770 |
| Coordinates | 43.8997900, -75.5824100 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Denmark (-75.58241, 43.89979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 376 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $33.03 | $66.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $36.92 | $73.85 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $40.05 | $80.11 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $38.68 | $77.36 |
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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