How far is Delmar, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Delmar, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 290.6 miles (467.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.6 miles (413 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
290.62 mi
04h 36m
Flight
256.6 mi
412.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.6 mi
Kilometers
412.96 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.62 mi
Kilometers
467.71 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 PM EDT
Return by in Delmar
Thu, Apr 23, 7:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delmar
2026-04-23T10:33
Arrive Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delmar
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
Galeville
NY

Census-designated place in Onondaga County, New York

From Delmar
145.1 mi
02h 18m
To Buffalo
145.5 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kenwood Avenue

    7 m · 7 sec · Kenwood Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Kenwood Avenue

    29 m · 5 sec · Kenwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Delaware Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Delaware Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mc Alpin Street

    1714 ft · 51 sec · Mc Alpin Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Southern Boulevard

    986 ft · 28 sec · Southern Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on McCarty Avenue

    901 ft · 28 sec · McCarty Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Southern Boulevard

    1261 ft · 41 sec · Southern Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 87, NYST

    628 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 87

    620 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Montreal, Buffalo, Exits 24-61

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    273.7 mi · 5 hr 17 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
279 mi · 96%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 2%
Delaware Avenue
2.45 mi · 1%
Oak Street
0.49 mi
Southern Boulevard
0.43 mi
NY 33 West
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
256.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galeville
02h 18m from Delmar
Leave By
7:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Delmar and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 290.6 miles (467.7 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Galeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.1 miles from Delmar and 145.5 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 256.6 miles (413 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 7:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.13 one way or $82.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Delmar and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Galeville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Galeville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 3.9 mi away

City Hall Cafe

Syracuse , NY
300 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Coffee shop
Syracuse City Hall
Meeting point 3.8 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

2 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

4 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

60 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

77 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delmar and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 256.6 mi (412.96 km).

Delmar

#1 Delmar

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

Population8,195
Coordinates42.6220200, -73.8326200
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenwood Avenue (-73.83258, 42.622108)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.26 gal
38.82 L · about $41.13
Round trip
$82.26
20.52 gal · 77.64 L
Estimated CO2
91.2 kg one way
Round trip: 182.4 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $41.13 $82.26
Mid-grade $4.48 $45.98 $91.95
Premium $4.86 $49.87 $99.75
Diesel $4.69 $48.16 $96.32

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Delmar and Buffalo. The current time is 10:33:14.

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.