How far is Buffalo, NY from Russia, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Russia, NY is about 363.9 miles (585.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 282.5 miles (454.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 53m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Oswego County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Russia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Russia.
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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
2733 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
1215 ft · 24 sec · Depot Street
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Continue on Lake Street
20.4 mi · 36 min · Lake Street
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Turn right onto Chazy Lake Road
6.7 mi · 26 min · Chazy Lake Road
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Turn sharp left onto Station Road
1760 ft · 1 min · Station Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Station Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Russia.
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Buffalo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Russia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Russia?
The road trip is about 363.9 miles (585.6 km) and usually takes 07h 53m 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?
Pulaski is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.7 miles from Buffalo and 182.2 miles from Russia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 282.5 miles (454.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.4 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 $51.48 one way or $102.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Buffalo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Russia.
Stop Ideas Near Pulaski
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 Pulaski.
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 Russia. Straight-line distance: 282.56 mi (454.74 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 Russia
Town in New York
| Population | 2,487 |
| Coordinates | 44.6736500, -73.7820900 |
| Altitude | 453 |
| Country | United States |
End: Russia (-73.78209, 44.67365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 586 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 32m |
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 | $51.48 | $102.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $57.54 | $115.07 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $62.42 | $124.83 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $60.27 | $120.54 |
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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