How far is Buffalo, NY from Gloversville, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Gloversville, NY is about 249.4 miles (401.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m 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
Driving Distance
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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 09m.
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.
City in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Gloversville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Gloversville.
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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
210.5 mi · 4 hr 4 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2226 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
5.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Mindenville Road
1.1 km · 55 sec · Mindenville Road
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Turn right onto River Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
2305 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Mohawk Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mohawk Turnpike
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Turn left onto New Turnpike Road
9.6 mi · 15 min · New Turnpike Road
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Turn slight right onto State Highway 67
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67
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Continue on West Main Street
1892 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Cayadutta Street
1445 ft · 45 sec · Cayadutta Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Street
9 m · 5 sec · West State Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Pleasant Avenue
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Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
836 ft · 29 sec · Elmwood Avenue
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Turn left onto North Perry Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Perry Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.7 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Gloversville.
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
211 mi · 04h 04m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Buffalo and Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Gloversville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Gloversville?
The road trip is about 249.4 miles (401.3 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?
Weedsport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.4 miles from Buffalo and 125 miles from Gloversville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 6:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.28 one way or $70.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Buffalo and Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Gloversville.
Stop Ideas Near Weedsport
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 Weedsport.
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 Gloversville. Straight-line distance: 229.52 mi (369.37 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 Gloversville
City in New York, USA
| Population | 14,553 |
| Coordinates | 43.0528500, -74.3437500 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gloversville (-74.34375, 43.05285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 401 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $35.28 | $70.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $39.43 | $78.87 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $42.78 | $85.55 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $41.31 | $82.61 |
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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