How far is Laurens, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Laurens, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 248.1 miles (399.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Seneca County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurens and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurens and Buffalo.
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Start on Louden Drive
32 m · 10 sec · Louden Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
1109 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on County Highway 10
4.7 mi · 11 min · County Highway 10
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 23
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on South Broad Street
2154 ft · 1 min · South Broad Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2430 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 23
7.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on East Street
8.7 mi · 10 min · East Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
2925 ft · 1 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on State Highway 12
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 12
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Turn left onto County Road 44
2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 44
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto County Road 16
11.8 mi · 17 min · County Road 16
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 26
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on State Route 80
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 80
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Continue on State Route 80
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 80
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Continue on State Route 13
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 13
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Continue on McKinley Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · McKinley Street
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Continue on Main Street
2491 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Fabius Road
2 mi · 3 min · Fabius Road
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Continue on State Route 80
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 80
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 80
4.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 80
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Turn right onto Apulia Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Apulia Road
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Turn slight left onto Cherry Valley Turnpike
18 mi · 23 min · Cherry Valley Turnpike
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Continue on East Genesee Street
7.5 mi · 14 min · East Genesee Street
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Turn right onto North Fulton Street
815 ft · 13 sec · North Fulton Street
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Turn left onto Arterial West
1931 ft · 1 min · Arterial West
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Continue on Chase Street
9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street
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Continue on Auburn Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
97 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 414
1557 ft · 29 sec · State Route 414
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Continue on Ridge Road
66 m · 11 sec · Ridge Road
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Take the ramp left
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
3202 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
100.8 mi · 1 hr 57 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 Laurens and Buffalo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
101 mi · 01h 57m
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 And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Laurens 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 Laurens to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 248.1 miles (399.3 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?
Seneca Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.4 miles from Laurens and 135.7 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 8:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.08 one way or $70.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny around Laurens and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Seneca Falls
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 Seneca Falls.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurens and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 193.91 mi (312.06 km).
#1 Laurens
Human settlement in Otsego County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,268 |
| Coordinates | 42.5306300, -75.0896100 |
| Altitude | 339 |
| 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: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $35.08 | $70.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $39.21 | $78.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $42.53 | $85.07 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $41.07 | $82.15 |
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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