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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Quick Snapshot
Road
319.48 mi
06h 24m
Flight
263.49 mi
424.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.49 mi
Kilometers
424.04 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.48 mi
Kilometers
514.15 km
Drive Time
06h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorenz Park
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 9:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-22T20:57
Arrive Lorenz Park
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:24 PM to 1:54 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Chittenango
NY

City in Madison County, New York, United States of America

From Buffalo
159.4 mi
03h 12m
To Lorenz Park
160.1 mi
03h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Niagara Square

    562 ft · 19 sec · Niagara Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Court Street

    809 ft · 27 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lafayette Square

    114 m · 18 sec · Lafayette Square

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1309 ft · 45 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1429 ft · 49 sec · Genesee Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    80 m · 8 sec · Elm Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward NY 33 East

    972 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Kensington Expressway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Niagara Falls, Albany

    1644 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    272.5 mi · 5 hr 15 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Hudson

    1925 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    31 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1206 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kinderhook Street

    121 m · 10 sec · Kinderhook Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Chatham Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Chatham Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Broad Street

    6.8 mi · 11 min · Broad Street

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 22

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 22

  22. 22

    Continue on Stottville Village Road

    1200 ft · 26 sec · Stottville Village Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Fairview Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Fairview Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Livingston Parkway

    1392 ft · 45 sec · Livingston Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Anthony Avenue

    635 ft · 28 sec · Anthony Avenue

  26. 26

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
273 mi · 85%
I 87 North
20.5 mi · 6%
Broad Street
6.85 mi · 2%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 2%
County Road 22
2.14 mi · 1%
US 9
1.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.9 mi
263.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chittenango
03h 12m from Buffalo
Leave By
11:12 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chittenango and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 12.4 mi away

City Hall Cafe

Syracuse , NY
300 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Coffee shop
Syracuse City Hall
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Town hall

Manlius , NY
8346 US-20, Manlius, NY 13104
City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chittenango.

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

24 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

28 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

38 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Lorenz Park. Straight-line distance: 263.49 mi (424.04 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lorenz Park

Census-designated place in Columbia County, New York

Population2,053
Coordinates42.2637000, -73.7684600
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Lorenz Park (-73.76846, 42.2637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.27 gal
42.67 L · about $45.18
Round trip
$90.36
22.54 gal · 85.34 L
Estimated CO2
100.2 kg one way
Round trip: 200.3 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Lorenz Park. The current time is 20:57:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.