How far is Buffalo, NY from Tupper Lake, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Tupper Lake, NY is about 310.8 miles (500.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239.5 miles (385.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 36m.
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 Onondaga County, New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Tupper Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Tupper Lake.
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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
64.6 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 12F: Airport
1438 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Coffeen Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Coffeen Street
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Turn left onto North Massey Street
1041 ft · 19 sec · North Massey Street
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Continue on Leray Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Leray Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
56 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2972 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Pearl Street Road
3053 ft · 59 sec · Pearl Street Road
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Continue on Pearl Street Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Pearl Street Road
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Continue on Gray Street
2804 ft · 1 min · Gray Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gray Street
2062 ft · 57 sec · Gray Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 3
4.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 3
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Turn left onto State Highway 3A
5.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 3A
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 3
15.8 mi · 22 min · State Route 3
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Street
2079 ft · 59 sec · State Street
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Continue on State Highway 812
1770 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 812
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Continue on State Route 3
56.6 mi · 1 hr 20 min · State Route 3
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Demars Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Demars Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Street
791 ft · 31 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
86 m · 12 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left onto East Park Street
2 m · 1 sec · East Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Tupper Lake.
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.
Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tupper Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Tupper Lake?
The road trip is about 310.8 miles (500.2 km) and usually takes 06h 36m 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?
Cicero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.2 miles from Buffalo and 155.7 miles from Tupper Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239.5 miles (385.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.3 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 $43.98 one way or $87.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tupper Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Cicero
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cicero.
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 Tupper Lake. Straight-line distance: 239.54 mi (385.5 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 Tupper Lake
Village in New York, USA
| Population | 3,431 |
| Coordinates | 44.2239500, -74.4640600 |
| Altitude | 487 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tupper Lake (-74.46406, 44.22395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 500 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
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 | $43.98 | $87.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $49.16 | $98.31 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $53.33 | $106.65 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $51.49 | $102.99 |
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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