How far is Worcester, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Worcester, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 254.5 miles (409.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.5 miles (338.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
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.
Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Buffalo.
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Start on South Hill Road
12 m · 7 sec · South Hill Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
31 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Decatur Street
1114 ft · 31 sec · Decatur Street
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Continue on County Highway 39
7.8 mi · 19 min · County Highway 39
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Continue on Thompson Hill Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Thompson Hill Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 165
3.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 165
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.1 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
3073 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Fort Plain Road
648 ft · 13 sec · Fort Plain Road
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Continue on State Route 166
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 166
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Take the ramp right
117 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 20
14.1 mi · 22 min · US Highway 20
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Turn right onto State Highway 28
10.4 mi · 14 min · State Highway 28
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Continue on Columbia Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Columbia Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1300 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
2006 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
201.4 mi · 3 hr 53 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 Worcester 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
201 mi · 03h 53m
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 then Partly Sunny leaving Worcester 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 Worcester to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 254.5 miles (409.5 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.2 miles from Worcester and 127.2 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.5 miles (338.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 8:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.00 one way or $72.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny around Worcester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Jordan
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 Jordan.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 210.45 mi (338.68 km).
#1 Worcester
City in Otsego County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,059 |
| Coordinates | 42.5914600, -74.7504300 |
| Altitude | 407 |
| 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: 409 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 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 | $36.00 | $72.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $40.24 | $80.48 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $43.65 | $87.30 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $42.15 | $84.30 |
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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