How far is Buffalo, NY from Latham, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Latham, NY is about 288.6 miles (464.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.6 miles (417.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Onondaga County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Chance Water Spouts
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Latham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Latham.
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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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4
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 left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 2 East, NY 7 West: Schenectady, Watervliet
1529 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 2 East: Watervliet
143 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Troy Schenectady Road
2492 ft · 58 sec · Troy Schenectady Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Latham Circle
54 m · 6 sec · Troy Schenectady Road
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Exit the rotary onto Troy Schenectady Road
586 ft · 21 sec · Troy Schenectady Road
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Turn left onto Old Loudon Road
9 m · 1 sec · Old Loudon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Loudon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Latham.
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
273 mi · 05h 15m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Chance Water Spouts leaving Buffalo and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Latham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Latham?
The road trip is about 288.6 miles (464.4 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?
Liverpool is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.8 miles from Buffalo and 144.7 miles from Latham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.6 miles (417.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:38 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.88 one way or $87.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Chance Water Spouts around Buffalo and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Latham.
Stop Ideas Near Liverpool
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 Liverpool.
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 Latham. Straight-line distance: 259.6 mi (417.78 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 Latham
Latham is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.7470200, -73.7590100 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Latham (-73.75901, 42.74702)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 464 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.31 | $43.88 | $87.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $49.59 | $99.17 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $53.63 | $107.26 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $65.86 | $131.73 |
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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