How far is New Lebanon, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from New Lebanon, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 313.5 miles (504.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
313.54 mi
05h 02m
Flight
279.94 mi
450.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
279.94 mi
Kilometers
450.52 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.54 mi
Kilometers
504.6 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 9:31 AM EDT
Return by in New Lebanon
Sun, Apr 19, 2:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Lebanon
2026-04-19T04:28
Arrive Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 9:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Lebanon
9:00 PM EDT
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
Minoa
NY

Village in Onondaga County, New York

From New Lebanon
156.5 mi
02h 31m
To Buffalo
157 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
43°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Lebanon and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Lebanon and Buffalo.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Columbia Pike

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Columbia Pike

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Bliss Schoolhouse Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bliss Schoolhouse Road

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: Albany

    2706 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    273.2 mi · 5 hr 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Lebanon 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
288 mi · 92%
Bliss Schoolhouse Road
9.78 mi · 3%
Columbia Pike
7.76 mi · 2%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 2%
Oak Street
0.49 mi
NY 33 West
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

273 mi · 05h 16m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
279.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minoa
02h 31m from New Lebanon
Leave By
6:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving New Lebanon and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Lebanon to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 313.5 miles (504.6 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

Minoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.5 miles from New Lebanon and 157 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 6:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.34 one way or $88.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around New Lebanon and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Minoa

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Minoa and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 10.2 mi away

City Hall Cafe

Syracuse , NY
300 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Coffee shop
Syracuse City Hall
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

Town hall

Manlius , NY
8346 US-20, Manlius, NY 13104
City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

12 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

17 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

47 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

63 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Lebanon and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 279.94 mi (450.52 km).

New Lebanon

#1 New Lebanon

Town in New York

Population2,159
Coordinates42.4639700, -73.3965000
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: NY 22 (-73.396644, 42.463977)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 505 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.06 gal
41.88 L · about $44.34
Round trip
$88.68
22.12 gal · 83.76 L
Estimated CO2
98.3 kg one way
Round trip: 196.6 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $44.34 $88.68
Mid-grade $4.48 $49.56 $99.12
Premium $4.86 $53.76 $107.53
Diesel $4.69 $51.92 $103.83

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between New Lebanon and Buffalo. The current time is 04:28:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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