How far is Ogdensburg, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Ogdensburg, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 276.8 miles (445.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.3 miles (338.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ogdensburg and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ogdensburg and Buffalo.
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Start on Franklin Street
111 m · 18 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Lafayette Street
781 ft · 26 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto State Street
2730 ft · 57 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
700 ft · 12 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Downtown Arterial Highway
1 km · 58 sec · Downtown Arterial Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2147 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 68
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 68
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Turn right onto State Highway 37
18.7 mi · 25 min · State Highway 37
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 37
18 mi · 20 min · State Highway 37
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Continue on State Route 37
13.3 mi · 15 min · State Route 37
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Turn right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp left
844 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
64.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Keep slight right
2721 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Albany, Buffalo
2487 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
803 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
138.1 mi · 2 hr 40 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 Ogdensburg and Buffalo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
138 mi · 02h 40m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ogdensburg and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ogdensburg to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 276.8 miles (445.5 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?
Van Buren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.8 miles from Ogdensburg and 142 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.3 miles (338.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.17 one way or $78.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ogdensburg and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Van Buren
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Buren.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ogdensburg and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 210.27 mi (338.39 km).
#1 Ogdensburg
City in New York, USA
| Population | 10,388 |
| Coordinates | 44.6942300, -75.4863400 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| 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: 446 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $39.17 | $78.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $43.78 | $87.56 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $47.49 | $94.98 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $45.86 | $91.72 |
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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