How far is Buffalo, NY from Lake Katrine, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Lake Katrine, NY is about 336.9 miles (542.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 257 miles (413.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 38m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Madison County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Lake Katrine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Lake Katrine.
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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
272.5 mi · 5 hr 15 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
47.3 mi · 55 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 32: Saugerties, Woodstock
1321 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto King's Highway
1099 ft · 25 sec · King's Highway
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
90 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West Bridge Street
2069 ft · 59 sec · West Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hill Street
24 m · 5 sec · Hill Street
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Continue on Hill Street
1514 ft · 26 sec · Hill Street
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Continue on Church Street
971 ft · 17 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Burt Street
6.2 mi · 9 min · Burt Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ulster Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Lake Katrine.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Buffalo and Rain Showers Likely near Lake Katrine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Lake Katrine?
The road trip is about 336.9 miles (542.2 km) and usually takes 06h 38m 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?
Canastota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.1 miles from Buffalo and 168.8 miles from Lake Katrine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 257 miles (413.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.9 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 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 $47.67 one way or $95.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.7 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 Lake Katrine.
Stop Ideas Near Canastota
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 Canastota.
Rome station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Lake Katrine. Straight-line distance: 256.97 mi (413.56 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 Lake Katrine
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
| Population | 2,397 |
| Coordinates | 41.9856500, -73.9881900 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Katrine (-73.98819, 41.98565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 542 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 12m |
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 | $47.67 | $95.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $53.28 | $106.56 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $57.80 | $115.59 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $55.81 | $111.62 |
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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