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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
361.35 mi
07h 13m
Flight
267.52 mi
430.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.52 mi
Kilometers
430.53 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
361.35 mi
Kilometers
581.53 km
Drive Time
07h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 PM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 10:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-19T07:46
Arrive Arlington
Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:14 PM to 2:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
9:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
8:00 PM EDT
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
Verona
NY

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

From Buffalo
180.4 mi
03h 36m
To Arlington
180.9 mi
03h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Niagara Square

    562 ft · 19 sec · Niagara Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Court Street

    809 ft · 27 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lafayette Square

    114 m · 18 sec · Lafayette Square

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1309 ft · 45 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1429 ft · 49 sec · Genesee Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    80 m · 8 sec · Elm Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward NY 33 East

    972 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Kensington Expressway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Niagara Falls, Albany

    1644 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    272.5 mi · 5 hr 15 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 28: Kingston, Rhinecliff Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    100 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kingston Traffic Circle

    107 m · 5 sec · Colonel Chandler Drive

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Colonel Chandler Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Colonel Chandler Drive

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Colonel Chandler Drive

    71 m · 10 sec · Colonel Chandler Drive

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Broadway

    12 m · 1 sec · Broadway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Broadway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto McEntee Street

    577 ft · 18 sec · McEntee Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Wurts Street

    1830 ft · 26 sec · Wurts Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge

    1090 ft · 14 sec · Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on Old US 9W

    1823 ft · 28 sec · Old US 9W

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Broadway

    14.3 mi · 20 min · Broadway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Mid Hudson Bridge

    3.4 mi · 9 min

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Baker Street

    2686 ft · 1 min · Baker Street

  26. 26

    Continue on West Haight Avenue

    2696 ft · 44 sec · West Haight Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Fairmont Avenue

    107 m · 12 sec · Fairmont Avenue

  28. 28

    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.

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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
330 mi · 91%
Broadway
15.8 mi · 4%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 2%
Mid Hudson Bridge
3.37 mi · 1%
Colonel Chandler Drive
1.26 mi
NY 28
0.81 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+93.8 mi
267.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Verona
03h 36m from Buffalo
Leave By
9:32 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Rome station

12 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

28 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

48 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

53 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 267.52 mi (430.53 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 Arlington

Arlington is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6959300, -73.8968000
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Arlington (-73.8968, 41.69593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 582 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
12.75 gal
48.27 L · about $51.11
Round trip
$102.23
25.5 gal · 96.54 L
Estimated CO2
113.3 kg one way
Round trip: 226.6 kg / 500 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Arlington. The current time is 07:46:47.

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.