How far is Buffalo, NY from Campbell, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Campbell, NY is about 185.2 miles (298 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.3 miles (266 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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
185.14 mi
04h 07m
Flight
165.29 mi
266.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.29 mi
Kilometers
266.01 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.14 mi
Kilometers
297.95 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Campbell
Sun, Apr 19, 10:08 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 2:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-19T06:01
Arrive Campbell
Sun, Apr 19, 10:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 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
8:46 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clifton Springs
NY

Village in Ontario County, New York, United States of America

From Buffalo
92.4 mi
02h 03m
To Campbell
92.8 mi
02h 03m

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

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    100.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

    2420 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    100 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 414

    1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Clark Street Road

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Street

    69 m · 12 sec · State Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dill Street

    720 ft · 22 sec · Dill Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Loop Road

    140 m · 17 sec · Loop Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Genesee Street Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Cherry Valley Turnpike

    18 mi · 23 min · Cherry Valley Turnpike

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Apulia Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Apulia Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 80

    4.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 80

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on State Route 80

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 80

  27. 27

    Continue on Fabius Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Fabius Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    2491 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on McKinley Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · McKinley Street

  30. 30

    Continue on State Route 13

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 13

  31. 31

    Continue on State Route 80

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 80

  32. 32

    Turn left onto State Route 26

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 26

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Lebanon Road

    4.5 mi · 11 min · Lebanon Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Reservoir Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Reservoir Road

  35. 35

    Turn slight left onto Lebanon Hill Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Lebanon Hill Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lebanon Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
101 mi · 55%
Cherry Valley Turnpike
18 mi · 10%
State Route 80
14.7 mi · 8%
Clark Street Road
9.59 mi · 5%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 4%
Genesee Street
5.72 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

101 mi · 01h 57m

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
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
165.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton Springs
02h 03m from Buffalo
Leave By
8:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Buffalo and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Campbell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.2 miles (298 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Clifton Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.4 miles from Buffalo and 92.8 miles from Campbell.

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

The direct path is about 165.3 miles (266 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 8:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.18 one way or $52.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers around Buffalo and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Campbell.

Stop Ideas Near Clifton Springs

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

44 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

76 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

81 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Campbell. Straight-line distance: 165.29 mi (266.01 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Campbell

City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America

Population3,185
Coordinates42.8056200, -75.6171300
Altitude445
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Campbell (-75.61713, 42.80562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.53 gal
24.73 L · about $26.18
Round trip
$52.36
13.06 gal · 49.46 L
Estimated CO2
58 kg one way
Round trip: 116.1 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $26.18 $52.36
Mid-grade $4.48 $29.26 $58.52
Premium $4.86 $31.74 $63.48
Diesel $4.69 $30.65 $61.30

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 Campbell. The current time is 06:01:37.

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.