How far is Highland, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Highland, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 348.3 miles (560.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263.8 miles (424.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 06h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Oneida County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland and Buffalo.
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Start on White Street
13 m · 8 sec · White Street
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Turn left onto Vineyard Avenue
33 m · 5 sec · Vineyard Avenue
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Turn right onto Grand Street
3133 ft · 2 min · Grand Street
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Turn right
13 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto Old US 9W
1858 ft · 26 sec · Old US 9W
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Continue on Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge
1090 ft · 14 sec · Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge
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Continue on Wurts Street
1830 ft · 26 sec · Wurts Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto McEntee Street
577 ft · 18 sec · McEntee Street
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Continue on Broadway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Broadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Colonel Chandler Drive
27 m · 1 sec · Colonel Chandler Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Colonel Chandler Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Colonel Chandler Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kingston Traffic Circle
7 m · 1 sec
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Exit the rotary onto I 87: New York State Thruway
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
1956 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
55.8 mi · 1 hr 4 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 Highland 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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Highland 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 Highland to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 348.3 miles (560.5 km) and usually takes 06h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Verona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.3 miles from Highland and 170.9 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263.8 miles (424.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.27 one way or $98.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Highland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Verona
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 Verona.
Rome station
Union Station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 263.87 mi (424.65 km).
#1 Highland
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
| Population | 2,489 |
| Coordinates | 41.7209300, -73.9601400 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| 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: 561 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 20m |
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 | $49.27 | $98.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $55.07 | $110.14 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $59.74 | $119.48 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $57.69 | $115.38 |
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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