How far is Cold Spring, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Cold Spring, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cold Spring and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cold Spring and Buffalo.
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Start on Old Route 280
1.3 km · 3 min · Old Route 280
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Turn right
2825 ft · 3 min
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Turn left onto South Loop Road
2007 ft · 2 min · South Loop Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Bank Perimeter Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West Bank Perimeter Road
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Take the ramp right
1603 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 417, NY 353: Salamanca
1490 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 417
2063 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 417
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Continue on Broad Street
1696 ft · 57 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
1 mi · 2 min · Center Street
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Continue on Route 353
3.9 mi · 6 min · Route 353
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Turn right onto Baker Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Baker Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 242
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 242
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Continue on Fish Hill Road
1354 ft · 26 sec · Fish Hill Road
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Continue on Route 242
867 ft · 16 sec · Route 242
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Continue on Fish Hill Road
738 ft · 14 sec · Fish Hill Road
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Continue on State Highway 242
1115 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 242
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Continue on Route 242
680 ft · 19 sec · Route 242
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Continue on West Washington Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street
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Turn left
13.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 219 North: Buffalo
692 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Peters Road
1590 ft · 35 sec · Peters Road
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Take the exit left toward US 219 N: Buffalo
28.1 mi · 33 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
2.5 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
2943 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Niagara Thruway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
1258 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Church Street
159 m · 22 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
893 ft · 30 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 Cold Spring and Buffalo.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 219 N
Take the exit left toward US 219 N: Buffalo
28.1 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cold Spring and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cold Spring to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Otto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Cold Spring and 41.8 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cold Spring and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near East Otto
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Otto.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cold Spring and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 54.55 mi (87.79 km).
#1 Cold Spring
Town in New York, USA
| Population | 1,944 |
| Coordinates | 42.0970100, -78.8647600 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| 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: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.39 | $22.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $12.73 | $25.45 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.81 | $27.61 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $13.33 | $26.66 |
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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