How far is Hamburg, NY from Ballston Lake, NY?
The driving distance from Hamburg, NY to Ballston Lake, NY is about 288.5 miles (464.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251.8 miles (405.2 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 EST.
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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 52m.
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.
Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamburg and Ballston Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamburg and Ballston Lake.
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Start on Buffalo Street
5 m · 1 sec · Buffalo Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Buffalo Street
67 m · 5 sec · Buffalo Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Buffalo Street
2536 ft · 1 min · Buffalo Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buffalo Street
21 m · 2 sec · Buffalo Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Buffalo Street
1364 ft · 39 sec · Buffalo Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Park Avenue
28 m · 3 sec · South Park Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Park Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Park Avenue
35 m · 2 sec · South Park Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Park Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · South Park Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Park Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Milestrip Road
1005 ft · 26 sec · Milestrip Road
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Take the exit left
1550 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
2846 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
269.3 mi · 5 hr 13 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 890, NY 5, NY 5S: Schenectady, Scotia
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Vley Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Vley Road
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Turn right
73 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sacandaga Road
1418 ft · 30 sec · Sacandaga Road
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Turn right onto Spring Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Spring Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Swaggertown Road
2412 ft · 1 min · Swaggertown Road
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Turn left onto Droms Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Droms Road
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Turn left onto Charlton Road
1984 ft · 57 sec · Charlton Road
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Turn right onto Van Vorst Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Van Vorst Road
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Continue on Lake Hill Road
2 mi · 4 min · Lake Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1652 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Schauber Road
1482 ft · 36 sec · Schauber Road
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Turn left onto Eastside Drive
1155 ft · 51 sec · Eastside Drive
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Turn right onto Lake Avenue
84 m · 12 sec · Lake Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamburg and Ballston Lake.
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
269 mi · 05h 13m
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 Rain Showers leaving Hamburg and Partly Sunny near Ballston Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamburg to Ballston Lake?
The road trip is about 288.5 miles (464.3 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?
Van Buren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.8 miles from Hamburg and 144.7 miles from Ballston Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251.8 miles (405.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:16 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.88 one way or $87.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hamburg and Partly Sunny near Ballston Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Van Buren
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 Van Buren.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamburg and Ballston Lake. Straight-line distance: 251.79 mi (405.21 km).
#1 Hamburg
Town in Erie County, New York, United States
| Population | 58,800 |
| Coordinates | 42.7158900, -78.8294800 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ballston Lake
Ballston Lake is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.9117400, -73.8681800 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ballston Lake (-73.86818, 42.91174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 464 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
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 | $4.31 | $43.88 | $87.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $49.59 | $99.17 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $53.63 | $107.26 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $65.86 | $131.73 |
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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