How far is Buffalo, NY from Ticonderoga, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Ticonderoga, NY is about 326.3 miles (525.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 281.9 miles (453.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 08m 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 04m.
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.
City in Madison County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Ticonderoga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Ticonderoga.
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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
168.6 mi · 3 hr 15 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 365: Verona, Rome
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right
2538 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Wright Drive
148 m · 17 sec · Wright Drive
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Turn left onto King Pin Lane
1471 ft · 35 sec · King Pin Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Dominick Street
2014 ft · 43 sec · East Dominick Street
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Continue on River Road
1.2 km · 1 min · River Road
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Turn left onto New Floyd Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · New Floyd Road
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Continue on State Highway 365
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 365
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 365
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 365
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Turn left onto Mappa Avenue
116 m · 11 sec · Mappa Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 365
15.4 mi · 21 min · State Highway 365
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 8
34.6 mi · 49 min · State Highway 8
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Turn right onto Adirondack Trail
9.7 mi · 14 min · Adirondack Trail
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Turn left onto State Highway 8
29 mi · 41 min · State Highway 8
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Turn left
5.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Stone Bridge Road
2031 ft · 56 sec · Stone Bridge Road
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Take the ramp right
1095 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 74 East: Ticonderoga Ferry, Crown Point
1798 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
17.3 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto Wicker Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Wicker Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Montcalm Street
39 m · 4 sec · Montcalm Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Montcalm Street
3024 ft · 1 min · Montcalm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Montcalm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Ticonderoga.
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
169 mi · 03h 15m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Buffalo and Patchy Fog near Ticonderoga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Ticonderoga?
The road trip is about 326.3 miles (525.1 km) and usually takes 07h 04m 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?
Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.8 miles from Buffalo and 163.5 miles from Ticonderoga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 281.9 miles (453.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 $46.14 one way or $92.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Buffalo and Patchy Fog near Ticonderoga.
Stop Ideas Near Sullivan
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 Sullivan.
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 Ticonderoga. Straight-line distance: 281.88 mi (453.65 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 Ticonderoga
Town in New York
| Population | 4,728 |
| Coordinates | 43.8486700, -73.4234500 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ticonderoga (-73.42345, 43.84867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 525 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $46.14 | $92.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $51.58 | $103.15 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $55.95 | $111.90 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $54.03 | $108.06 |
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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