How far is Buffalo, NY from Callicoon, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Callicoon, NY is about 262.4 miles (422.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210 miles (337.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 14m 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
262.42 mi
05h 37m
Flight
209.97 mi
337.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.97 mi
Kilometers
337.91 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.42 mi
Kilometers
422.32 km
Drive Time
05h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Callicoon
Sat, Apr 18, 2:04 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sat, Apr 18, 7:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-17T20:27
Arrive Callicoon
Sat, Apr 18, 2:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:46 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
Big Flats
NY

Census-designated place in Chemung County, New York

From Buffalo
131 mi
02h 48m
To Callicoon
131.4 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    104.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on New York

    36 mi · 43 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 97, NY 268, PA 191: Hancock, Cadosia

    903 ft · 33 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1 km · 59 sec · West Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Read Street

    84 m · 10 sec · Read Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Front Street

    931 ft · 17 sec · East Front Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Stockport Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stockport Road

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto State Highway 97

    20.5 mi · 31 min · State Highway 97

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Hospital Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Hospital Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hospital Road

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
105 mi · 40%
New York
36 mi · 14%
Genesee Expressway
32.6 mi · 12%
State Highway 97
20.5 mi · 8%
Aurora Expressway
12.4 mi · 5%
Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

105 mi · 02h 02m

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
05h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.4 mi
210 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Flats
02h 48m from Buffalo
Leave By
5:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Callicoon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 262.4 miles (422.3 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?

Big Flats is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131 miles from Buffalo and 131.4 miles from Callicoon.

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

The direct path is about 210 miles (337.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.4 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 5:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.12 one way or $74.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Callicoon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Callicoon. Straight-line distance: 209.97 mi (337.91 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Callicoon

Town in Sullivan County, New York, United States

Population2,924
Coordinates41.7673100, -75.0562800
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Callicoon (-75.05628, 41.76731)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 422 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.26 gal
35.05 L · about $37.12
Round trip
$74.25
18.52 gal · 70.1 L
Estimated CO2
82.3 kg one way
Round trip: 164.6 kg / 363 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $37.12 $74.25
Mid-grade $4.48 $41.49 $82.99
Premium $4.86 $45.01 $90.03
Diesel $4.69 $43.47 $86.93

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Callicoon. The current time is 20:27:34.

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.