How far is Buffalo, NY from Plattsburgh, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Plattsburgh, NY is about 375.7 miles (604.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 298.1 miles (479.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 31m 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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Flight Distance
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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 07h 45m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Oswego County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Plattsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Plattsburgh.
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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
69.5 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 781 East: Fort Drum
1459 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Gouverneur, Canton
1337 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
115 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight right
51.7 mi · 1 hr
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Turn right onto Main Street
10.6 mi · 16 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Maple Street
2528 ft · 1 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Main Street
529 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Union Street
130 m · 16 sec · Union Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
824 ft · 28 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Lawrence Avenue
27.5 mi · 36 min · Lawrence Avenue
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Continue on State Route 11
9.5 mi · 13 min · State Route 11
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Continue on West Main Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Route 11
11.5 mi · 16 min · State Route 11
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Continue on West Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Route 11
12.2 mi · 17 min · State Route 11
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Turn right onto Military Turnpike
21.7 mi · 30 min · Military Turnpike
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Turn left
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Cornelia Street
1418 ft · 28 sec · Cornelia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cornelia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Plattsburgh.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Plattsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Plattsburgh?
The road trip is about 375.7 miles (604.7 km) and usually takes 07h 45m 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?
Sandy Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.6 miles from Buffalo and 188.2 miles from Plattsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 298.1 miles (479.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.6 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 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 $53.16 one way or $106.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Plattsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Sandy Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sandy Creek.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Plattsburgh. Straight-line distance: 298.1 mi (479.75 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 Plattsburgh
City in the state of New York, USA
| Population | 11,823 |
| Coordinates | 44.6994900, -73.4529100 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plattsburgh (-73.45291, 44.69949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 605 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 41m |
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 | $53.16 | $106.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $59.42 | $118.84 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $64.46 | $128.91 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $62.24 | $124.48 |
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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