How far is Lorenz Park, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Lorenz Park, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 319.9 miles (514.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263.5 miles (424 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Madison County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorenz Park and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorenz Park and Buffalo.
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Start on Anthony Avenue
598 ft · 28 sec · Anthony Avenue
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Turn right onto Livingston Parkway
778 ft · 22 sec · Livingston Parkway
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Continue on Livingston Parkway
607 ft · 21 sec · Livingston Parkway
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Turn right onto Fairview Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Fairview Avenue
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Turn left onto Healy Boulevard
2604 ft · 1 min · Healy Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Union Turnpike
2.3 mi · 4 min · Union Turnpike
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Turn left
11.4 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
34 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit right toward I 90 East: Boston, New York
1350 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1256 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on New York City
1541 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
6.2 mi · 7 min · New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany, Buffalo
2669 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
13.5 mi · 16 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 Lorenz Park 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.
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 then Mostly Cloudy leaving Lorenz Park 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 Lorenz Park to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 319.9 miles (514.9 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?
Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.9 miles from Lorenz Park and 159.1 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263.5 miles (424 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.4 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 6:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.26 one way or $90.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Lorenz Park and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Sullivan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Town hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sullivan.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorenz Park and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 263.49 mi (424.04 km).
#1 Lorenz Park
Census-designated place in Columbia County, New York
| Population | 2,053 |
| Coordinates | 42.2637000, -73.7684600 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| 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: 515 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 59m |
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 | $45.26 | $90.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $50.59 | $101.18 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $54.88 | $109.76 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $53.00 | $105.99 |
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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