How far is Buffalo, NY from Saranac, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Saranac, NY is about 370.1 miles (595.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 283.7 miles (456.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 52m.
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.
Human settlement in Oswego County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Saranac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Saranac.
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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
2.6 mi · 5 min · Elm Street
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Continue on NY 11B
13.4 mi · 20 min · NY 11B
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Turn right onto State Highway 458
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 458
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Turn slight right onto Santa Clara Road
4 mi · 6 min · Santa Clara Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Santa Clara Road
16.9 mi · 25 min · Santa Clara Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Adirondack Trail
8.9 mi · 13 min · Adirondack Trail
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Turn left onto Easy Street
3.7 mi · 5 min · Easy Street
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Continue on State Highway 86
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 86
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Turn left onto Bloomingdale-Gabriels Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Bloomingdale-Gabriels Road
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Continue on Saint Regis Avenue
2018 ft · 55 sec · Saint Regis Avenue
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Continue on State Street
750 ft · 25 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
3215 ft · 54 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on State Route 3
14.8 mi · 22 min · State Route 3
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Continue on Water Street
11.1 mi · 16 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto Ganong Drive
1804 ft · 1 min · Ganong Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ganong Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Saranac.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Saranac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Saranac?
The road trip is about 370.1 miles (595.6 km) and usually takes 07h 52m 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 184.8 miles from Buffalo and 185.3 miles from Saranac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 283.7 miles (456.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.4 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 $52.36 one way or $104.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Saranac.
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 Saranac. Straight-line distance: 283.67 mi (456.53 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 Saranac
Human settlement in Clinton County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,918 |
| Coordinates | 44.6514300, -73.7434800 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saranac (-73.74348, 44.65143)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 596 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 37m |
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 | $52.36 | $104.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $58.52 | $117.04 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $63.48 | $126.97 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $61.30 | $122.61 |
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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