How far is Broad Channel, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Broad Channel, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 406 miles (653.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 304.7 miles (490.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
406.02 mi
07h 08m
Flight
304.68 mi
490.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
304.68 mi
Kilometers
490.33 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
406.02 mi
Kilometers
653.42 km
Drive Time
07h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Tue, Nov 10, 3:56 PM EST
Return by in Broad Channel
Tue, Nov 10, 11:05 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broad Channel
2026-11-10T08:47
Arrive Buffalo
Tue, Nov 10, 3:56 PM EST
Route Timing
07h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:09 PM to 2:39 PM EST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:42 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broad Channel
8:00 PM EST
Overnight-style route

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
Johnson City
NY

Village in New York, United States

From Broad Channel
194.4 mi
03h 34m
To Buffalo
211.6 mi
03h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Broad Channel Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Tuesday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
18 to 22 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broad Channel and Buffalo.

  1. 1

    Start on West 14th Road

    25 m · 16 sec · West 14th Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cross Bay Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 14 min · Cross Bay Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Cross Bay Boulevard

    158 m · 11 sec · Cross Bay Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Woodhaven Boulevard

    4 mi · 10 min · Woodhaven Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel

    792 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Long Island Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn

    1.6 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan

    2825 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Long Island Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Queens-Midtown Tunnel

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Queens-Midtown Tunnel

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown, 37th Street

    745 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto East 37th Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · East 37th Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward Lincoln Tunnel

    145 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    104 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Lincoln Tunnel Expressway

    32 m · 5 sec · Lincoln Tunnel Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Tunnel Expressway

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Tunnel Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus

    1534 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton

    138 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Interstate 80 West

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

    1623 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    44.6 mi · 53 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight right

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    100 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway

    32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park

    1030 ft · 23 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Sonyea Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Mount Morris Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Perry Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Leicester Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road

  38. 38

    Continue on East Buffalo Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street

  39. 39

    Continue on West Buffalo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Varysburg Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road

  42. 42

    Take the ramp slight right

    1249 ft · 30 sec

  43. 43

    Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway

  44. 44

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo

    1283 ft · 27 sec

  45. 45

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway

  46. 46

    Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls

    2943 ft · 1 min

  47. 47

    Continue on Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  48. 48

    Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street

    1258 ft · 34 sec

  49. 49

    Continue on Church Street

    159 m · 22 sec · Church Street

  50. 50

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue

  51. 51

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    893 ft · 30 sec · Niagara Square

  52. 52

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
52 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
20
9 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 86
100 mi · 25%
I 380 North
86.4 mi · 21%
Christopher Columbus Highway
44.6 mi · 11%
Genesee Expressway
32.9 mi · 8%
NJ 3 West
21.4 mi · 5%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 86

Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

100 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+101.3 mi
304.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson City
03h 34m from Broad Channel
Leave By
9:42 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Broad Channel and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Broad Channel to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 406 miles (653.4 km) and usually takes 07h 08m 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?

Johnson City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.4 miles from Broad Channel and 211.6 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 304.7 miles (490.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.3 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 EST. 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 $61.06 one way or $122.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Broad Channel and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Johnson City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Johnson City, 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 Johnson City.

BUS

Scranton, PA

82 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

97 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

108 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

109 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broad Channel and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 304.68 mi (490.33 km).

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#1 Broad Channel

Broad Channel is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6031600, -73.8204100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: West 14th Road (-73.820424, 40.603071)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 653 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.33 gal
54.23 L · about $61.06
Round trip
$122.12
28.66 gal · 108.46 L
Estimated CO2
127.4 kg one way
Round trip: 254.7 kg / 562 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.26 $61.06 $122.12
Mid-grade $4.82 $69.06 $138.11
Premium $5.22 $74.75 $149.49
Diesel $6.44 $92.29 $184.57

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Broad Channel and Buffalo. The current time is 08:47:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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