How far is Burlington, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Burlington, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 224.6 miles (361.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
224.65 mi
03h 48m
Flight
190.56 mi
306.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.56 mi
Kilometers
306.68 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.65 mi
Kilometers
361.54 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 9:52 PM EDT
Return by in Burlington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-04-22T18:03
Arrive Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 9:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Tyre
NY

Town of the United States

From Burlington
112.7 mi
01h 54m
To Buffalo
111.9 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Buffalo.

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway 16

    13 m · 8 sec · County Highway 16

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Route 80

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 80

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 51

    3.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 51

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Highway 19

    5.4 mi · 13 min · County Highway 19

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway 18

    27 m · 4 sec · County Highway 18

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Highway 19

    2611 ft · 1 min · County Highway 19

  7. 7

    Continue on Center Street

    1069 ft · 31 sec · Center Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 8

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 8

  9. 9

    Continue on South Street

    19.8 mi · 28 min · South Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Halsey Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Halsey Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Stone Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stone Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Stop Seven Road

    1605 ft · 38 sec · Stop Seven Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cider Street

    3053 ft · 52 sec · Cider Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I 90

    920 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2741 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    177.8 mi · 3 hr 26 min · New York State Thruway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Buffalo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
178 mi · 79%
South Street
19.8 mi · 9%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 3%
County Highway 19
5.9 mi · 3%
State Highway 8
4.38 mi · 2%
State Highway 51
3.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

178 mi · 03h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
190.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tyre
01h 54m from Burlington
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Burlington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 224.6 miles (361.5 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Tyre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.7 miles from Burlington and 111.9 miles from Buffalo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.79 one way or $63.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny around Burlington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Tyre

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tyre, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tyre.

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

49 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

54 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

68 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Rome station

112 mi away
6599 Martin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 190.56 mi (306.68 km).

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#1 Burlington

Town in New York, United States

Population1,065
Coordinates42.7228500, -75.1254400
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: County Highway 16 (-75.12545, 42.72285)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.93 gal
30.01 L · about $31.79
Round trip
$63.58
15.86 gal · 60.02 L
Estimated CO2
70.5 kg one way
Round trip: 140.9 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $31.79 $63.58
Mid-grade $4.48 $35.53 $71.07
Premium $4.86 $38.55 $77.10
Diesel $4.69 $37.22 $74.45

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Buffalo. The current time is 18:03:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.