How far is Otego, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Otego, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 253.8 miles (408.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.3 miles (307.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m 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 04h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Otego and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Otego and Buffalo.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left
1983 ft · 35 sec
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Take the ramp right
1288 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 206: Bainbridge
2492 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Demarest Avenue
132 m · 8 sec · Demarest Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Demarest Avenue
34 m · 2 sec · Demarest Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Demarest Avenue
655 ft · 11 sec · Demarest Avenue
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 206
6.8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 206
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Continue on State Highway 41
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 41
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Continue on State Highway 206
6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 206
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Continue on Coventry Road
609 ft · 10 sec · Coventry Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1521 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Genesee Street
2463 ft · 44 sec · Genesee Street
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Continue on State Highway 206
10.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 206
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Continue on East Main Street
2670 ft · 47 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit right toward I 81 North
1918 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
21.5 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland
789 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
12 m · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue
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Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue
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Continue on Albany Street
3055 ft · 1 min · Albany Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
2126 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
10.5 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on East Lake Road
2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
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Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road
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Continue on East Lake Street
2676 ft · 48 sec · East Lake Street
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Turn left onto East Genesee Street
7.3 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 Otego 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
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 Showers leaving Otego 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 Otego to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 253.8 miles (408.4 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
Cayuga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.3 miles from Otego and 138.5 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.3 miles (307.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.5 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 8:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.92 one way or $71.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Otego and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Cayuga
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 Cayuga.
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 Otego and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 191.3 mi (307.86 km).
#1 Otego
Human settlement in Otsego County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,846 |
| Coordinates | 42.3973000, -75.1735000 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| 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: 408 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $35.92 | $71.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $40.15 | $80.30 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $43.55 | $87.11 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $42.06 | $84.12 |
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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