How far is Chatham, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Chatham, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 315.8 miles (508.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 271 miles (436.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Onondaga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chatham and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chatham and Buffalo.
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Start on Austerlitz Street
10 m · 2 sec · Austerlitz Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Austerlitz Street
60 m · 3 sec · Austerlitz Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Austerlitz Street
599 ft · 27 sec · Austerlitz Street
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Turn left onto Spring Street
2747 ft · 1 min · Spring Street
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Continue on State Highway 295
2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 295
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Turn right onto Birge Hill Road
960 ft · 28 sec · Birge Hill Road
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Take the ramp right
614 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Albany
2107 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
14.5 mi · 17 min · New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany, Buffalo
2669 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
13.5 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
273.7 mi · 5 hr 17 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
1901 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street
2170 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Oak Street
131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn right onto East Huron Street
729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chatham and Buffalo.
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
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
274 mi · 05h 17m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chatham and Rain Showers Likely near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chatham to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 315.8 miles (508.2 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?
Minoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.7 miles from Chatham and 158.1 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 271 miles (436.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 7:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.66 one way or $89.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chatham and Rain Showers Likely near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Minoa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Town hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minoa.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chatham and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 270.97 mi (436.09 km).
#1 Chatham
Town in Columbia County, New York, United States
| Population | 3,819 |
| Coordinates | 42.3642500, -73.5948400 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buffalo
The second most populous city in New York.
| Population | 254,479 |
| Coordinates | 42.8864500, -78.8783700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 508 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $44.66 | $89.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $49.92 | $99.84 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $54.15 | $108.30 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $52.29 | $104.58 |
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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