How far is Buffalo, NY from Remsen, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Remsen, NY is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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
207.18 mi
04h 13m
Flight
188.67 mi
303.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.67 mi
Kilometers
303.64 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.18 mi
Kilometers
333.43 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Remsen
Sat, Apr 11, 6:59 PM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sat, Apr 11, 11:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-11T14:45
Arrive Remsen
Sat, Apr 11, 6:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 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
8:32 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
Thompson
NY

Town in Sullivan County, New York, United States

From Buffalo
103.3 mi
02h 06m
To Remsen
103.8 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
46°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    168.6 mi · 3 hr 15 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 365: Verona, Rome

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    11.6 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2538 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Wright Drive

    148 m · 17 sec · Wright Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto King Pin Lane

    1471 ft · 35 sec · King Pin Lane

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Dominick Street

    2014 ft · 43 sec · East Dominick Street

  17. 17

    Continue on River Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · River Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto New Floyd Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · New Floyd Road

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 365

    3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 365

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 365

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 365

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Mappa Avenue

    116 m · 11 sec · Mappa Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 365

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 365

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1155 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 12

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 12

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Steuben Street

    1577 ft · 37 sec · Steuben Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    889 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
169 mi · 81%
NY 365
12.9 mi · 6%
State Highway 365
8.04 mi · 4%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 3%
New Floyd Road
3.72 mi · 2%
State Highway 12
2.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

169 mi · 03h 15m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
188.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson
02h 06m from Buffalo
Leave By
8:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Remsen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

Thompson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.3 miles from Buffalo and 103.8 miles from Remsen.

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

The direct path is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 8:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.31 one way or $58.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Thompson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thompson, 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 Thompson.

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

55 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

61 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

67 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Remsen. Straight-line distance: 188.67 mi (303.64 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 Remsen

Human settlement in Oneida County, New York, United States of America

Population1,872
Coordinates43.3270100, -75.1868300
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Remsen (-75.18683, 43.32701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.31 gal
27.67 L · about $29.31
Round trip
$58.61
14.62 gal · 55.34 L
Estimated CO2
65 kg one way
Round trip: 129.9 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $29.31 $58.61
Mid-grade $4.48 $32.76 $65.51
Premium $4.86 $35.53 $71.07
Diesel $4.69 $34.31 $68.63

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Remsen. The current time is 14:45:48.

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.