How far is Buffalo, NY from Apalachin, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Apalachin, NY is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
183.81 mi
03h 56m
Flight
149.82 mi
241.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.82 mi
Kilometers
241.12 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.81 mi
Kilometers
295.81 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Apalachin
Wed, Apr 15, 3:34 PM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Wed, Apr 15, 7:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-15T11:38
Arrive Apalachin
Wed, Apr 15, 3:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Avoca
NY

Town in Steuben County, New York, United States of America

From Buffalo
91.8 mi
01h 58m
To Apalachin
92 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Niagara Square

    31 m · 3 sec · Niagara Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Perkins Drive

    98 m · 16 sec · Perkins Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Elmwood Avenue

    607 ft · 19 sec · South Elmwood Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    63 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street

    153 m · 16 sec · Church Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 190, NY 5 West: Skyway, Peace Bridge, Canada

    53 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 190 South, NY 5 West: Skyway

    1189 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Erie

    1853 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 400, NY 16: West Seneca, East Aurora

    2915 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Aurora Expressway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20A, NY 78: East Aurora

    1311 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    561 ft · 12 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Varysburg Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Buffalo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Buffalo Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · West Buffalo Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Perry Center Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Perry Center Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Perry Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mount Morris Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Sonyea Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight right

    1375 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

    32.6 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

    80.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 17C, NY 434: Owego

    126 m · 20 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Southside Drive

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Southside Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    819 ft · 23 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
80.9 mi · 44%
Genesee Expressway
32.6 mi · 18%
Aurora Expressway
12.4 mi · 7%
Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 6%
Big Tree Road
10.5 mi · 6%
Perry Center Road
7.43 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

80.9 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
149.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avoca
01h 58m from Buffalo
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Buffalo and Mostly Cloudy near Apalachin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Avoca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Buffalo and 92 miles from Apalachin.

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

The direct path is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.02 one way or $52.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Buffalo and Mostly Cloudy near Apalachin.

Stop Ideas Near Avoca

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

85 mi away
320 Central Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Apalachin. Straight-line distance: 149.82 mi (241.12 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
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#2 Apalachin

Census-designated place in Tioga County, New York

Population1,131
Coordinates42.0695200, -76.1546500
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Apalachin (-76.15465, 42.06952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.49 gal
24.55 L · about $26.02
Round trip
$52.04
12.98 gal · 49.1 L
Estimated CO2
57.7 kg one way
Round trip: 115.4 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $26.02 $52.04
Mid-grade $4.48 $29.08 $58.16
Premium $4.86 $31.55 $63.10
Diesel $4.69 $30.46 $60.93

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Apalachin. The current time is 11:38:04.

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.