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

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to New Lebanon, NY is about 314.7 miles (506.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 32m 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
314.75 mi
06h 16m
Flight
279.94 mi
450.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
279.94 mi
Kilometers
450.52 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.75 mi
Kilometers
506.54 km
Drive Time
06h 16m

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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 06h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Lebanon
Sun, Apr 19, 8:58 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 3:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-19T02:41
Arrive New Lebanon
Sun, Apr 19, 8:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:16 PM to 1:46 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
11:28 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
Minoa
NY

Village in Onondaga County, New York

From Buffalo
157 mi
03h 08m
To New Lebanon
157.7 mi
03h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.6 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South, US 20 East: Nassau

    2149 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Turnpike

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Columbia Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Albany Avenue

    1992 ft · 49 sec · Albany Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Church Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Church Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bliss Schoolhouse Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bliss Schoolhouse Road

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    18 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
273 mi · 87%
I 87 North
15.8 mi · 5%
Bliss Schoolhouse Road
9.21 mi · 3%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 2%
Columbia Turnpike
4.61 mi · 1%
Church Street
3.64 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 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
279.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minoa
03h 08m from Buffalo
Leave By
11:28 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Buffalo and Rain Showers Likely near New Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 314.7 miles (506.5 km) and usually takes 06h 16m 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?

Minoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157 miles from Buffalo and 157.7 miles from New Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 $44.54 one way or $89.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.7 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 New Lebanon.

Stop Ideas Near Minoa

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 Minoa and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 10.1 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 10.1 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 11.7 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 Minoa.

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

12 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

17 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

47 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

63 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and New Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 279.94 mi (450.52 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

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

#2 New Lebanon

Town in New York

Population2,159
Coordinates42.4639700, -73.3965000
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: New Lebanon (-73.3965, 42.46397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.11 gal
42.04 L · about $44.54
Round trip
$89.08
22.22 gal · 84.08 L
Estimated CO2
98.7 kg one way
Round trip: 197.5 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $44.54 $89.08
Mid-grade $4.48 $49.78 $99.57
Premium $4.86 $54.01 $108.01
Diesel $4.69 $52.15 $104.30

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and New Lebanon. The current time is 02:41:42.

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.