How far is Lincoln Park, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Lincoln Park, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 340.7 miles (548.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.4 miles (414.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
340.67 mi
05h 21m
Flight
257.35 mi
414.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.35 mi
Kilometers
414.16 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
340.67 mi
Kilometers
548.26 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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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 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sun, Nov 8, 3:10 PM EST
Return by in Lincoln Park
Sun, Nov 8, 8:32 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln Park
2026-11-08T09:48
Arrive Buffalo
Sun, Nov 8, 3:10 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 PM EST

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

Leave by
6:16 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln Park
9:00 PM EST
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
Wampsville
NY

Village in the United States

From Lincoln Park
170 mi
02h 40m
To Buffalo
170.7 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 4:00 AM EST
Wind
12 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln Park and Buffalo.

  1. 1

    Start on Ulster Avenue

    2309 ft · 46 sec · Ulster Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Albany Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Albany Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 587, NY 28

    69 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Colonel Chandler Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Colonel Chandler Drive

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87

    1287 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

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

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
329 mi · 97%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 2%
Colonel Chandler Drive
1.17 mi
Albany Avenue
1.12 mi
I 87
0.61 mi
Oak Street
0.49 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
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.3 mi
257.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wampsville
02h 40m from Lincoln Park
Leave By
6:16 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lincoln Park and Cloudy near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lincoln Park to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 340.7 miles (548.3 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Wampsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170 miles from Lincoln Park and 170.7 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 257.4 miles (414.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.3 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 6:16 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.59 one way or $103.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lincoln Park and Cloudy near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Wampsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wampsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Rome station

25 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

36 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Union Station

39 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

41 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln Park and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 257.35 mi (414.16 km).

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#1 Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9506500, -73.9940300
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Ulster Avenue (-73.994203, 41.950668)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 548 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.02 gal
45.51 L · about $51.59
Round trip
$103.18
24.04 gal · 91.02 L
Estimated CO2
106.8 kg one way
Round trip: 213.6 kg / 471 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $51.59 $103.18
Mid-grade $4.86 $58.36 $116.71
Premium $5.25 $63.14 $126.28
Diesel $6.46 $77.63 $155.25

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln Park and Buffalo. The current time is 09:48:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.