How far is Buffalo, NY from Arlington, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Arlington, NY is about 361.3 miles (581.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.5 miles (430.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 13m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Arlington.
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Start on Niagara Square
562 ft · 19 sec · Niagara Square
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Exit the rotary onto Court Street
809 ft · 27 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Lafayette Square
114 m · 18 sec · Lafayette Square
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1309 ft · 45 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
1429 ft · 49 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
80 m · 8 sec · Elm Street
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Take the exit straight toward NY 33 East
972 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Kensington Expressway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Niagara Falls, Albany
1644 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
272.5 mi · 5 hr 15 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
57.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 28: Kingston, Rhinecliff Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
100 m · 9 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kingston Traffic Circle
107 m · 5 sec · Colonel Chandler Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Colonel Chandler Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Colonel Chandler Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Colonel Chandler Drive
71 m · 10 sec · Colonel Chandler Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Broadway
12 m · 1 sec · Broadway
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Exit the roundabout onto Broadway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway
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Turn straight onto McEntee Street
577 ft · 18 sec · McEntee Street
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Turn left onto Wurts Street
1830 ft · 26 sec · Wurts Street
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Continue on Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge
1090 ft · 14 sec · Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge
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Continue on Old US 9W
1823 ft · 28 sec · Old US 9W
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Turn right onto Broadway
14.3 mi · 20 min · Broadway
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Keep slight right to continue on Mid Hudson Bridge
3.4 mi · 9 min
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Turn straight onto Baker Street
2686 ft · 1 min · Baker Street
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Continue on West Haight Avenue
2696 ft · 44 sec · West Haight Avenue
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Turn left onto Fairmont Avenue
107 m · 12 sec · Fairmont Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Taft Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Arlington.
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
273 mi · 05h 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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Buffalo and Light Rain Likely near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Arlington?
The road trip is about 361.3 miles (581.5 km) and usually takes 07h 13m 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 180.4 miles from Buffalo and 180.9 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.5 miles (430.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.8 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 $51.11 one way or $102.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers around Buffalo and Light Rain Likely near Arlington.
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 Buffalo and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 267.52 mi (430.53 km).
#1 Buffalo
The second most populous city in New York.
| Population | 254,479 |
| Coordinates | 42.8864500, -78.8783700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington
Arlington is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6959300, -73.8968000 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arlington (-73.8968, 41.69593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 582 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 30m |
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 | $51.11 | $102.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $57.13 | $114.27 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $61.98 | $123.96 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $59.85 | $119.70 |
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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