How far is Rotterdam, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Rotterdam, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 274.3 miles (441.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.7 miles (400.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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 14m.
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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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rotterdam and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rotterdam and Buffalo.
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Start on Guilderland Avenue
95 m · 8 sec · Guilderland Avenue
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Turn left onto Draper Avenue
2537 ft · 1 min · Draper Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway
41 m · 8 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Olean Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Olean Street
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Turn left onto Campbell Avenue
76 m · 7 sec · Campbell Avenue
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Continue on West Campbell Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Campbell Road
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Continue on Rice Road
1535 ft · 29 sec · Rice Road
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Turn left
1372 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto I 90 West
2245 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
258.7 mi · 4 hr 59 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 Rotterdam 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
259 mi · 04h 59m
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 Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 274.3 miles (441.5 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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 136 miles from Rotterdam and 138.3 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.7 miles (400.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 8:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.81 one way or $77.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rotterdam and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Rotterdam and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 248.7 mi (400.24 km).
#1 Rotterdam
Located in the county of New York
| Population | 30,080 |
| Coordinates | 42.7870200, -73.9709600 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| 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: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $38.81 | $77.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $43.38 | $86.75 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $47.05 | $94.11 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $45.44 | $90.88 |
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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