How far is Buffalo, NY from Voorheesville, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Voorheesville, NY is about 278.1 miles (447.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251.5 miles (404.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 19m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Voorheesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Voorheesville.
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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
227.2 mi · 4 hr 23 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 10: Canajoharie, Sharon Springs
2504 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1236 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 5S
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 5S
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Keep slight right
14.1 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto United States Highway 20
3.4 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 20
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Continue on Main Street
14.7 mi · 21 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Route 158
1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 158
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 146
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 146
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Turn right onto Depot Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Depot Road
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Turn left onto Stone Road
3190 ft · 1 min · Stone Road
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Continue on Grant Hill Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Grant Hill Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Voorheesville.
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
227 mi · 04h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Voorheesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Voorheesville?
The road trip is about 278.1 miles (447.5 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?
Van Buren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.7 miles from Buffalo and 139.3 miles from Voorheesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251.5 miles (404.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 5:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.33 one way or $78.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Voorheesville.
Stop Ideas Near Van Buren
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 Van Buren.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Voorheesville. Straight-line distance: 251.52 mi (404.79 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 Voorheesville
City in Albany County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,750 |
| Coordinates | 42.6539700, -73.9287400 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Voorheesville (-73.92874, 42.65397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $39.33 | $78.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $43.96 | $87.92 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $47.69 | $95.37 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $46.05 | $92.10 |
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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