How far is Buffalo, NY from Chadwicks, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Chadwicks, NY is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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
197.78 mi
03h 57m
Flight
182.63 mi
293.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.63 mi
Kilometers
293.92 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.78 mi
Kilometers
318.29 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chadwicks
Sun, Apr 19, 5:24 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 9:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-19T01:26
Arrive Chadwicks
Sun, Apr 19, 5:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 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
9:04 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
Phelps
NY

Town in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, USA

From Buffalo
98.7 mi
01h 58m
To Chadwicks
99.1 mi
01h 58m

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 Showers Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    177.8 mi · 3 hr 26 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 233: Westmoreland

    2536 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cider Street

    3053 ft · 48 sec · Cider Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Stop Seven Road

    1605 ft · 39 sec · Stop Seven Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Stone Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stone Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Halsey Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Halsey Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Judd Road Expressway

    6 mi · 8 min · Judd Road Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1135 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Kellogg Road

    1025 ft · 29 sec · Kellogg Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Oneida Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Oneida Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Grange Hill Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Grange Hill Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grange Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
178 mi · 90%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 3%
Judd Road Expressway
6.19 mi · 3%
Oneida Street
1.78 mi · 1%
Stone Road
1.16 mi · 1%
Halsey Road
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

178 mi · 03h 26m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
182.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phelps
01h 58m from Buffalo
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Buffalo and Rain Showers Likely near Chadwicks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Phelps is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.7 miles from Buffalo and 99.1 miles from Chadwicks.

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

The direct path is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 9:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.98 one way or $55.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Phelps

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

50 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

70 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

75 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Chadwicks. Straight-line distance: 182.63 mi (293.92 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 Chadwicks

Census-designated place in the town of New Hartford in Oneida County, New York

Population1,506
Coordinates43.0278500, -75.2715500
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Chadwicks (-75.27155, 43.02785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.98 gal
26.42 L · about $27.98
Round trip
$55.97
13.96 gal · 52.84 L
Estimated CO2
62 kg one way
Round trip: 124.1 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $27.98 $55.97
Mid-grade $4.48 $31.28 $62.55
Premium $4.86 $33.93 $67.86
Diesel $4.69 $32.76 $65.53

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 Chadwicks. The current time is 01:26:43.

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.