How far is Buffalo, NY from Pierrepont, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Pierrepont, NY is about 283 miles (455.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.4 miles (361.1 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
283.05 mi
05h 36m
Flight
224.41 mi
361.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.41 mi
Kilometers
361.15 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.05 mi
Kilometers
455.52 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pierrepont
Thu, Apr 23, 11:52 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-23T06:15
Arrive Pierrepont
Thu, Apr 23, 11:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 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
5:46 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Seneca Knolls
NY

Census-designated place in Onondaga County, New York

From Buffalo
141.4 mi
02h 48m
To Pierrepont
141.7 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    138.6 mi · 2 hr 41 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81: Watertown, Binghamton

    152 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 81: Watertown, Binghamton

    3052 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto I 81 North: Syracuse Airport, Watertown

    3027 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    69.5 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 781 East: Fort Drum

    1459 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Gouverneur, Canton

    1337 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    115 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    51.7 mi · 1 hr

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Highway 68

    7.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 68

  22. 22

    Turn left onto County Highway 24

    9 m · 1 sec · County Highway 24

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway 24

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
139 mi · 49%
I 81 North
70 mi · 25%
US 11
52 mi · 18%
State Highway 68
7.88 mi · 3%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 2%
I 781 East
4.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.6 mi
224.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seneca Knolls
02h 48m from Buffalo
Leave By
5:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Pierrepont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 283 miles (455.5 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?

Seneca Knolls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.4 miles from Buffalo and 141.7 miles from Pierrepont.

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

The direct path is about 224.4 miles (361.1 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 $40.05 one way or $80.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Seneca Knolls

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 Seneca Knolls and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 7.1 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 7 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seneca Knolls.

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

8 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

12 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Rome station

68 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

86 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Pierrepont. Straight-line distance: 224.41 mi (361.15 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 Pierrepont

Human settlement in St.

Population2,472
Coordinates44.5422800, -75.0118700
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Pierrepont (-75.01187, 44.54228)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 456 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.99 gal
37.81 L · about $40.05
Round trip
$80.10
19.98 gal · 75.62 L
Estimated CO2
88.8 kg one way
Round trip: 177.6 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $40.05 $80.10
Mid-grade $4.48 $44.77 $89.53
Premium $4.86 $48.56 $97.12
Diesel $4.69 $46.89 $93.79

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 Pierrepont. The current time is 06:15:56.

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.