How far is Buffalo, NY from Theresa, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Theresa, NY is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance T-storms then Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Theresa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Theresa.
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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
68.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 342: Black River, Carthage
1682 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight
3143 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left
13.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto La Fargeville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · La Fargeville Road
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Continue on Main Street
2943 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Commercial Street
13 m · 1 sec · Commercial Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Commercial Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Theresa.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Chance T-storms then Rain leaving Buffalo and Rain near Theresa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Theresa?
The road trip is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Montezuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.1 miles from Buffalo and 116.6 miles from Theresa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 7:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.52 one way or $73.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance T-storms then Rain around Buffalo and Rain near Theresa.
Stop Ideas Near Montezuma
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 Montezuma.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Theresa. Straight-line distance: 179.53 mi (288.92 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 Theresa
Town in Jefferson County, New York, United States
| Population | 766 |
| Coordinates | 44.2153300, -75.7971700 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Theresa (-75.79717, 44.21533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $36.52 | $73.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $40.90 | $81.80 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $44.19 | $88.37 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $53.44 | $106.88 |
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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