How far is Buffalo, NY from Bridgeport, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Bridgeport, NY is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Ontario County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Bridgeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Bridgeport.
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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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4
Turn left onto Washington Street
1309 ft · 45 sec · Washington Street
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5
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
142.4 mi · 2 hr 45 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 298: Syracuse, East Syracuse
1776 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
137 m · 12 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Carrier Circle
1288 ft · 22 sec · Carrier Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Carrier Parkway
3034 ft · 58 sec · Carrier Parkway
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Continue on Kinne Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Kinne Street
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Turn straight onto Collamer Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Collamer Road
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Turn left onto Schepps Corners Road
923 ft · 18 sec · Schepps Corners Road
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Continue on Minoa Road
2581 ft · 49 sec · Minoa Road
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Continue on State Route 298
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 298
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
3 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1087 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Bridgeport-Kirkville Road
11 m · 1 sec · Bridgeport-Kirkville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridgeport-Kirkville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Bridgeport.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
142 mi · 02h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Bridgeport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Bridgeport?
The road trip is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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 79.8 miles from Buffalo and 80.2 miles from Bridgeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.65 one way or $45.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Bridgeport.
Stop Ideas Near Victor
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 Victor.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Buffalo–Depew station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 148.11 mi (238.36 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 Bridgeport
Bridgeport is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.1553500, -75.9693600 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgeport (-75.96936, 43.15535)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $22.65 | $45.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $25.32 | $50.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $27.46 | $54.93 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $26.52 | $53.04 |
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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