How far is Buffalo, NY from Wynantskill, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Wynantskill, NY is about 294.8 miles (474.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.6 miles (427.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m 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 52m.
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.
Census-designated place in Onondaga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Wynantskill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Wynantskill.
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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
272.5 mi · 5 hr 15 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787 North, I 787 South: Troy, Albany, Rensselaer
1106 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 787 North: Troy
3269 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 378 East: South Troy
2648 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight
2365 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Morrison Avenue
2193 ft · 1 min · Morrison Avenue
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Turn right onto Vandenburgh Avenue
1794 ft · 55 sec · Vandenburgh Avenue
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Continue on North Greenbush Road
1212 ft · 36 sec · North Greenbush Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Williams Road
63 m · 3 sec · Williams Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Williams Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Williams Road
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Continue on Whiteview Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Whiteview Road
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Turn left onto Hidley Road Extension
1165 ft · 37 sec · Hidley Road Extension
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brookside Avenue
1450 ft · 53 sec · Brookside Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
22 m · 4 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn right
5 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Wynantskill.
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
273 mi · 05h 15m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Buffalo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wynantskill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Wynantskill?
The road trip is about 294.8 miles (474.5 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?
Mattydale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.1 miles from Buffalo and 147.8 miles from Wynantskill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265.6 miles (427.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 5:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.73 one way or $83.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Buffalo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wynantskill.
Stop Ideas Near Mattydale
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 Mattydale.
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 Wynantskill. Straight-line distance: 265.66 mi (427.54 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 Wynantskill
Census-designated place in Rensselaer County, New York
| Population | 3,276 |
| Coordinates | 42.6967500, -73.6442800 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wynantskill (-73.64428, 42.69675)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 475 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $41.73 | $83.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $46.65 | $93.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $50.60 | $101.21 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $48.86 | $97.73 |
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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