How far is Buffalo, NY from Jefferson, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Jefferson, NY is about 275.7 miles (443.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.5 miles (351.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 24m 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 05h 42m.
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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 Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Jefferson.
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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
227.2 mi · 4 hr 23 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 10: Canajoharie, Sharon Springs
2504 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1298 ft · 44 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
123 m · 10 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Rock Street
1436 ft · 24 sec · Rock Street
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Continue on Wheeler Street
542 ft · 12 sec · Wheeler Street
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Turn left onto Reed Street
2951 ft · 50 sec · Reed Street
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Continue on Ames Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · Ames Road
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Continue on State Highway 10
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 10
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left
5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 145
5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 145
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1874 ft · 41 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Rose Street
552 ft · 26 sec · Rose Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
98 m · 16 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 7;West Main Street
74 m · 7 sec · State Highway 7;West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
4 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 10
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 10
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Continue on Summit Street
148 m · 10 sec · Summit Street
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Continue on State Highway 10
10.9 mi · 19 min · State Highway 10
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Harpersfield Road
24 m · 2 sec · North Harpersfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Harpersfield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Jefferson.
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
227 mi · 04h 23m
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 Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 275.7 miles (443.7 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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 137.6 miles from Buffalo and 138.1 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.5 miles (351.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.2 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 5:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.01 one way or $78.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.5 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 Jefferson.
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 Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 218.55 mi (351.72 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 Jefferson
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 1,455 |
| Coordinates | 42.4811900, -74.6104300 |
| Altitude | 569 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson (-74.61043, 42.48119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 444 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $39.01 | $78.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $43.60 | $87.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $47.30 | $94.60 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $45.67 | $91.35 |
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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