How far is Baldwinsville, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Baldwinsville, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
143.86 mi
02h 16m
Flight
129.95 mi
209.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.95 mi
Kilometers
209.14 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.86 mi
Kilometers
231.52 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Wed, May 13, 5:14 PM EDT
Return by in Baldwinsville
Wed, May 13, 7:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baldwinsville
2026-05-13T14:57
Arrive Buffalo
Wed, May 13, 5:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baldwinsville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Henrietta
NY

A city in Monroe County, New York.

From Baldwinsville
71.8 mi
01h 08m
To Buffalo
72.1 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph S
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Baldwinsville and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baldwinsville and Buffalo.

  1. 1

    Start on West Genesee Street

    2 m · 2 sec · West Genesee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oswego Street

    798 ft · 16 sec · Oswego Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Syracuse Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Syracuse Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Van Buren Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Van Buren Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward NY 690 South

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    1860 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    758 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    985 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    131.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baldwinsville and Buffalo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
131 mi · 91%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 4%
NY 690 South
1.58 mi · 1%
Van Buren Road
1.18 mi · 1%
Syracuse Street
0.94 mi · 1%
I 90
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

131 mi · 02h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
129.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henrietta
01h 08m from Baldwinsville
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Baldwinsville and Rain Showers near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baldwinsville to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Baldwinsville and 72.1 miles from Buffalo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.37 one way or $40.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Baldwinsville and Rain Showers near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Henrietta

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Henrietta, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henrietta.

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

11 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

92 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

105 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

114 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baldwinsville and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 129.95 mi (209.14 km).

Baldwinsville

#1 Baldwinsville

Village in Onondaga County, New York

Population7,791
Coordinates43.1586800, -76.3327100
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Oswego Street (-76.332689, 43.158672)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.08 gal
19.22 L · about $20.37
Round trip
$40.73
10.16 gal · 38.44 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.3 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $20.37 $40.73
Mid-grade $4.48 $22.76 $45.53
Premium $4.86 $24.69 $49.39
Diesel $4.69 $23.85 $47.69

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Baldwinsville and Buffalo. The current time is 14:57:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.