How far is Walton, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Walton, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 254.9 miles (410.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.2 miles (317.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m 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 23m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walton and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walton and Buffalo.
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Start on the route
45 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Townsend Street
148 m · 15 sec · Townsend Street
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Turn right onto Delaware Street
2425 ft · 49 sec · Delaware Street
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Turn right onto Prospect Avenue
2047 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 206
15.3 mi · 27 min · State Highway 206
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Turn right onto State Highway 8
4.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on Airport Road
1599 ft · 26 sec · Airport Road
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Take the exit left
1578 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 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 Walton 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 And Snow Showers leaving Walton 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 Walton to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 254.9 miles (410.2 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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 118.1 miles from Walton and 136.9 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.2 miles (317.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.7 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 8:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.08 one way or $72.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Walton 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 Walton and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 197.2 mi (317.36 km).
#1 Walton
Village in Delaware County, New York
| Population | 5,035 |
| Coordinates | 42.1695300, -75.1293400 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| 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: 410 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $36.08 | $72.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $40.33 | $80.66 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $43.75 | $87.50 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $42.25 | $84.49 |
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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