How far is Buffalo, NY from Oppenheim, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Oppenheim, NY is about 232.1 miles (373.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m 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
232.14 mi
04h 40m
Flight
211.95 mi
341.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.95 mi
Kilometers
341.1 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.14 mi
Kilometers
373.6 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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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 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oppenheim
Sat, Apr 18, 3:42 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sat, Apr 18, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-17T23:02
Arrive Oppenheim
Sat, Apr 18, 3:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 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
7:40 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
Montezuma
NY

Town in New York, USA

From Buffalo
115.8 mi
02h 20m
To Oppenheim
116.3 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Oppenheim.

  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

    201.6 mi · 3 hr 53 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 28: Herkimer, Mohawk

    2455 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mohawk Street

    53 m · 12 sec · Mohawk Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    854 ft · 16 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

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

    140 m · 15 sec · Albany Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Ann Street

    80 m · 7 sec · South Ann Street

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East State Street

    1199 ft · 34 sec · East State Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 29

    4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 29

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Highway 331

    20 m · 1 sec · State Highway 331

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 331

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
202 mi · 87%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 3%
State Highway 29
4.9 mi · 2%
South Ann Street
1.12 mi
NY 28
0.46 mi
I 90 East
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

202 mi · 03h 53m

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
04h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
211.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montezuma
02h 20m from Buffalo
Leave By
7:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oppenheim.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Oppenheim?

The road trip is about 232.1 miles (373.6 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Montezuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.8 miles from Buffalo and 116.3 miles from Oppenheim.

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

The direct path is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 7:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.83 one way or $65.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Buffalo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oppenheim.

Stop Ideas Near Montezuma

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Montezuma, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

40 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

46 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

76 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Rome station

104 mi away
6599 Martin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Oppenheim. Straight-line distance: 211.95 mi (341.1 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 Oppenheim

Town of the United States

Population1,735
Coordinates43.0722900, -74.6926500
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Oppenheim (-74.69265, 43.07229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.19 gal
31.01 L · about $32.83
Round trip
$65.67
16.38 gal · 62.02 L
Estimated CO2
72.8 kg one way
Round trip: 145.6 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $32.83 $65.67
Mid-grade $4.48 $36.70 $73.40
Premium $4.86 $39.81 $79.62
Diesel $4.69 $38.44 $76.89

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Oppenheim. The current time is 23:02:02.

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.