How far is Buffalo, NY from Fort Ann, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Fort Ann, NY is about 318.9 miles (513.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 274.1 miles (441.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
318.92 mi
06h 30m
Flight
274.12 mi
441.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
274.12 mi
Kilometers
441.16 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
318.92 mi
Kilometers
513.26 km
Drive Time
06h 30m

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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 06h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Ann
Fri, Apr 17, 6:54 PM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sat, Apr 18, 1:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-17T12:23
Arrive Fort Ann
Fri, Apr 17, 6:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:31 PM to 2:01 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Chittenango
NY

City in Madison County, New York, United States of America

From Buffalo
159.1 mi
03h 15m
To Fort Ann
159.8 mi
03h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Fort Ann.

  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

    247.6 mi · 4 hr 46 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 30: Amsterdam

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    112 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Church Street

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Church Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 67

    4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

  16. 16

    Continue on Amsterdam Road

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Amsterdam Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West High Street

    1 km · 1 min · West High Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Milton Avenue

    996 ft · 33 sec · Milton Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Malta Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Malta Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto US 9

    2271 ft · 35 sec · US 9

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North

    3069 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    25 mi · 29 min · Adirondack Northway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 149: Fort Ann, Whitehall

    798 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Route 9

    2611 ft · 58 sec · State Route 9

  25. 25

    Turn right onto NY Route 149

    11.7 mi · 18 min · NY Route 149

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ann Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
248 mi · 78%
Adirondack Northway
25 mi · 8%
Amsterdam Road
12.6 mi · 4%
NY Route 149
11.7 mi · 4%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 2%
State Highway 67
4.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

248 mi · 04h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
274.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chittenango
03h 15m from Buffalo
Leave By
10:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Ann.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Fort Ann?

The road trip is about 318.9 miles (513.3 km) and usually takes 06h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chittenango is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.1 miles from Buffalo and 159.8 miles from Fort Ann.

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

The direct path is about 274.1 miles (441.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.10 one way or $90.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Buffalo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Ann.

Stop Ideas Near Chittenango

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 Chittenango and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 12.1 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 12.1 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

Town hall

Manlius , NY
8346 US-20, Manlius, NY 13104
City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

24 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

28 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

38 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Fort Ann. Straight-line distance: 274.12 mi (441.16 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Fort Ann

#2 Fort Ann

Town in Washington County, New York, United States

Population5,965
Coordinates43.4142400, -73.4876100
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Fort Ann (-73.48761, 43.41424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 513 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.25 gal
42.6 L · about $45.10
Round trip
$90.20
22.5 gal · 85.2 L
Estimated CO2
100 kg one way
Round trip: 200 kg / 441 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $45.10 $90.20
Mid-grade $4.48 $50.41 $100.82
Premium $4.86 $54.69 $109.37
Diesel $4.69 $52.81 $105.62

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Fort Ann. The current time is 12:23:37.

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.