How far is Buffalo, NY from Lorenz Park, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Lorenz Park, NY is about 319.4 miles (514.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263.5 miles (424 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 48m 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 24m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Lorenz Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Lorenz Park.
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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 left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
19.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Hudson
1925 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
31 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1206 ft · 36 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kinderhook Street
121 m · 10 sec · Kinderhook Street
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Continue on Chatham Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Chatham Street
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Continue on Broad Street
6.8 mi · 11 min · Broad Street
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Continue on County Road 22
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 22
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Continue on Stottville Village Road
1200 ft · 26 sec · Stottville Village Road
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Continue on Fairview Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Fairview Avenue
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Turn right onto Livingston Parkway
1392 ft · 45 sec · Livingston Parkway
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Turn left onto Anthony Avenue
635 ft · 28 sec · Anthony Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Anthony Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Lorenz Park.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lorenz Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Lorenz Park?
The road trip is about 319.4 miles (514.1 km) and usually takes 06h 24m 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 159.4 miles from Buffalo and 160.1 miles from Lorenz Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263.5 miles (424 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.9 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 $45.18 one way or $90.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Lorenz Park.
Stop Ideas Near Chittenango
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Town hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chittenango.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Lorenz Park. Straight-line distance: 263.49 mi (424.04 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 Lorenz Park
Census-designated place in Columbia County, New York
| Population | 2,053 |
| Coordinates | 42.2637000, -73.7684600 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lorenz Park (-73.76846, 42.2637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 514 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 59m |
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 | $45.18 | $90.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $50.50 | $101.00 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $54.78 | $109.57 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $52.90 | $105.80 |
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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