How far is Wilmington, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 354.8 miles (571 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 273.5 miles (440.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 29m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 14m.
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.
Town in Oneida County, New York, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Buffalo.
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Start on Springfield Road
16 m · 2 sec · Springfield Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 86
4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 86
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Turn right onto State Highway 9N
11.5 mi · 18 min · State Highway 9N
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Continue on State Highway 73
11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73
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Turn straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 87 South
1717 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
25.4 mi · 29 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Pottersville, Minerva
906 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Stone Bridge Road
2587 ft · 1 min · Stone Bridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
2970 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
4.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 8
28.9 mi · 41 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on State Highway 8
719 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 8
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Adirondack Trail
9.7 mi · 14 min · Adirondack Trail
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Turn sharp left onto State Highway 8
34.6 mi · 49 min · State Highway 8
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Turn right onto State Highway 365
15.4 mi · 21 min · State Highway 365
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Continue on Mappa Avenue
116 m · 13 sec · Mappa Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 365
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 365
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 365
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 365
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Continue on New Floyd Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · New Floyd Road
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Continue on River Road
1.2 km · 1 min · River Road
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Continue on East Dominick Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Dominick Street
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Take the exit left
10.9 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
2339 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
168.4 mi · 3 hr 15 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 Wilmington 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
168 mi · 03h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Wilmington and Clear near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 354.8 miles (571 km) and usually takes 06h 14m 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?
Verona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.8 miles from Wilmington and 179 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 273.5 miles (440.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.3 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 $50.19 one way or $100.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilmington and Clear near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Verona
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 Verona.
Rome station
Union Station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 273.55 mi (440.24 km).
#1 Wilmington
Town in New York, USA
| Population | 1,269 |
| Coordinates | 44.3883800, -73.8154200 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| 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: 571 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $50.19 | $100.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $56.10 | $112.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $60.86 | $121.72 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $58.77 | $117.54 |
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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