How far is Buffalo, NY from New Baltimore, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to New Baltimore, NY is about 302 miles (486 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.4 miles (419 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
301.97 mi
05h 56m
Flight
260.34 mi
418.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.34 mi
Kilometers
418.97 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.97 mi
Kilometers
485.98 km
Drive Time
05h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Baltimore
Sat, May 2, 6:01 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sat, May 2, 11:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-05-02T00:04
Arrive New Baltimore
Sat, May 2, 6:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:57 AM to 1:57 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
East Syracuse
NY

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

From Buffalo
150.7 mi
02h 58m
To New Baltimore
151.3 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
48°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and New Baltimore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and New Baltimore.

  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 right to continue on New York State Thruway

    14 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 144, NY 396: Selkirk

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    71 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto River Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · River Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    735 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 144

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 144

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    86 m · 13 sec · Washington Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and New Baltimore.

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
287 mi · 95%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 2%
River Road
4.24 mi · 1%
State Highway 144
1.26 mi
Main Street
0.96 mi
NY 144
0.67 mi
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

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.

Drive Time
05h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
260.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Syracuse
02h 58m from Buffalo
Leave By
5:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near New Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to New Baltimore?

The road trip is about 302 miles (486 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?

East Syracuse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.7 miles from Buffalo and 151.3 miles from New Baltimore.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 260.4 miles (419 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 5:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.74 one way or $85.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near New Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near East Syracuse

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 East Syracuse and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 4.5 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 4.4 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 13.6 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 East Syracuse.

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

6 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

11 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

53 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

70 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and New Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 260.34 mi (418.97 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
New Baltimore

#2 New Baltimore

Human settlement in Greene County, New York, United States of America

Population3,245
Coordinates42.4461900, -73.7884600
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: New Baltimore (-73.78846, 42.44619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 486 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.66 gal
40.34 L · about $42.74
Round trip
$85.47
21.32 gal · 80.68 L
Estimated CO2
94.7 kg one way
Round trip: 189.5 kg / 418 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $42.74 $85.47
Mid-grade $4.48 $47.77 $95.53
Premium $4.86 $51.82 $103.64
Diesel $4.69 $50.04 $100.08

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and New Baltimore. The current time is 00:04:29.

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.