How far is Buffalo, NY from Oswegatchie, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Oswegatchie, NY is about 269.3 miles (433.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Oswegatchie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Oswegatchie.
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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
138.6 mi · 2 hr 41 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81: Watertown, Binghamton
152 m · 14 sec
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Continue on I 81: Watertown, Binghamton
3052 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto I 81 North: Syracuse Airport, Watertown
3027 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
64.6 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 12F: Airport
1438 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Coffeen Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Coffeen Street
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Turn left onto North Massey Street
1041 ft · 19 sec · North Massey Street
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Continue on Leray Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Leray Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
56 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2972 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Pearl Street Road
3053 ft · 59 sec · Pearl Street Road
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Continue on Pearl Street Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Pearl Street Road
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Continue on Gray Street
2804 ft · 1 min · Gray Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gray Street
2062 ft · 57 sec · Gray Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 3
4.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 3
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Turn left onto State Highway 3A
5.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 3A
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 3
15.8 mi · 22 min · State Route 3
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Street
2079 ft · 59 sec · State Street
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Continue on State Highway 812
1770 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 812
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Continue on State Route 3
16.6 mi · 23 min · State Route 3
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Turn right onto County Road 60
159 m · 23 sec · County Road 60
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Continue on Mill Road
782 ft · 40 sec · Mill Road
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Turn left onto Oswegatchie Trail
1.2 km · 3 min · Oswegatchie Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oswegatchie Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Oswegatchie.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
139 mi · 02h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oswegatchie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Oswegatchie?
The road trip is about 269.3 miles (433.4 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?
Van Buren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.5 miles from Buffalo and 134.8 miles from Oswegatchie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.6 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 5:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.09 one way or $76.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oswegatchie.
Stop Ideas Near Van Buren
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Buren.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Oswegatchie. Straight-line distance: 210.71 mi (339.1 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 Oswegatchie
Human settlement in St.
| Population | 4,250 |
| Coordinates | 44.1828400, -75.0702000 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oswegatchie (-75.0702, 44.18284)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 433 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $38.09 | $76.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $42.57 | $85.14 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $46.18 | $92.36 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $44.59 | $89.19 |
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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