How far is Plattsburgh, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Plattsburgh, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 374.1 miles (602.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 298.1 miles (479.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 33m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plattsburgh and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plattsburgh and Buffalo.
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Start on Cornelia Street
713 ft · 18 sec · Cornelia Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Military Turnpike
21.7 mi · 30 min · Military Turnpike
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Turn left onto State Route 11
12.2 mi · 17 min · State Route 11
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Continue on East Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Route 11
11.5 mi · 16 min · State Route 11
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Continue on East Main Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Route 11
9.5 mi · 13 min · State Route 11
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Continue on Washington Street
27.5 mi · 36 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Elm Street
1326 ft · 49 sec · Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
128 m · 16 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
2058 ft · 1 min · Maple Street
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Turn slight right onto Clarkson Avenue
45 m · 10 sec · Clarkson Avenue
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Turn left onto Sandstone Drive
575 ft · 16 sec · Sandstone Drive
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Continue on Maple Street
10.6 mi · 16 min · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Gouverneur Street
24.7 mi · 28 min · Gouverneur Street
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Continue on Preston Street
27 mi · 31 min · Preston Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 781 West
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Watertown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
64.7 mi · 1 hr 15 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 Plattsburgh 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
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 374.1 miles (602.1 km) and usually takes 06h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lacona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187 miles from Plattsburgh and 187.2 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 298.1 miles (479.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 76 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.92 one way or $105.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Plattsburgh and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Lacona
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 Lacona.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plattsburgh and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 298.1 mi (479.75 km).
#1 Plattsburgh
City in the state of New York, USA
| Population | 11,823 |
| Coordinates | 44.6994900, -73.4529100 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| 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: 602 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 40m |
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 | $52.92 | $105.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $59.15 | $118.30 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $64.17 | $128.33 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $61.96 | $123.92 |
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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