How far is Buffalo, NY from Brewerton, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Brewerton, NY is about 159.7 miles (257 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.67 mi
03h 10m
Flight
140.31 mi
225.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.31 mi
Kilometers
225.8 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.67 mi
Kilometers
256.97 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brewerton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:39 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 4:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-18T22:28
Arrive Brewerton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 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
10:38 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
Victor
NY

Village in Ontario County, New York

From Buffalo
79.7 mi
01h 35m
To Brewerton
80 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    138.6 mi · 2 hr 41 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81: Watertown, Binghamton

    152 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 81: Watertown, Binghamton

    3052 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto I 81 North: Syracuse Airport, Watertown

    3027 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Brewerton

    1331 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bartel Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bartel Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Brewerton Road

    2082 ft · 42 sec · Brewerton Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Baldwin Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Baldwin Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Baldwin Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
139 mi · 87%
I 81 North
11.1 mi · 7%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 4%
I 81
0.67 mi
Bartel Road
0.66 mi
Brewerton Road
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

139 mi · 02h 41m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
140.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Victor
01h 35m from Buffalo
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Buffalo and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brewerton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.7 miles (257 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Victor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Buffalo and 80 miles from Brewerton.

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

The direct path is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.57 one way or $45.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Buffalo and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brewerton.

Stop Ideas Near Victor

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

26 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

98 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

103 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

108 mi away
55 Dick Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Brewerton. Straight-line distance: 140.31 mi (225.8 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Brewerton

#2 Brewerton

City in New York, United States of America

Population4,029
Coordinates43.2381200, -76.1407600
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Brewerton (-76.14076, 43.23812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.33 L · about $22.57
Round trip
$45.14
11.26 gal · 42.66 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $22.57 $45.14
Mid-grade $4.48 $25.23 $50.46
Premium $4.86 $27.37 $54.73
Diesel $4.69 $26.43 $52.85

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 Brewerton. The current time is 22:28:51.

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.