How far is Buffalo, NY from Edinburg, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Edinburg, NY is about 270 miles (434.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.1 miles (389.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 18m 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
270 mi
05h 39m
Flight
242.12 mi
389.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.12 mi
Kilometers
389.65 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
270 mi
Kilometers
434.53 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edinburg
Sun, Apr 19, 5:44 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 11:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-19T00:05
Arrive Edinburg
Sun, Apr 19, 5:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 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
5:42 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
Van Buren
NY

Town in New York, United States

From Buffalo
134.7 mi
02h 49m
To Edinburg
135.3 mi
02h 49m

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
52°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    210.5 mi · 4 hr 4 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2226 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    5.7 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mindenville Road

    1.1 km · 55 sec · Mindenville Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · River Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bridge Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    2305 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Mohawk Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mohawk Turnpike

  20. 20

    Turn left onto New Turnpike Road

    9.6 mi · 15 min · New Turnpike Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto State Highway 67

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

  22. 22

    Continue on West Main Street

    1892 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Cayadutta Street

    1445 ft · 45 sec · Cayadutta Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Street

    9 m · 5 sec · West State Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Pleasant Avenue

    1060 ft · 33 sec · Pleasant Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1069 ft · 36 sec · Water Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Perry Street

    2216 ft · 1 min · North Perry Street

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Maplewood Avenue

    916 ft · 32 sec · Maplewood Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Collingwood Avenue

    149 m · 16 sec · Collingwood Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Townsend Avenue

    1425 ft · 49 sec · Townsend Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Comrie Avenue

    2969 ft · 56 sec · North Comrie Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Adirondack Trail

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Adirondack Trail

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Riceville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Riceville Road

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    98 m · 8 sec · West Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Adirondack Trail

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Adirondack Trail

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bridge Street

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    36 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Water Street

    2266 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridge Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ridge Road

  40. 40

    Continue on County Highway 113

    1193 ft · 23 sec · County Highway 113

  41. 41

    Continue on Northville-Edinburg Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northville-Edinburg Road

  42. 42

    Continue on Northville Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northville Road

  43. 43

    Turn left onto North Shore Road

    1607 ft · 33 sec · North Shore Road

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Pucker Street

    38 m · 6 sec · Pucker Street

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pucker Street

Car Route Details

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

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
45 steps
31 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
211 mi · 78%
Adirondack Trail
15.7 mi · 6%
New Turnpike Road
9.64 mi · 4%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 3%
State Highway 67
4.84 mi · 2%
River Road
1.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

211 mi · 04h 04m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
242.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Van Buren
02h 49m from Buffalo
Leave By
5:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 270 miles (434.5 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?

Van Buren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.7 miles from Buffalo and 135.3 miles from Edinburg.

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

The direct path is about 242.1 miles (389.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 5:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.21 one way or $76.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.7 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 Edinburg.

Stop Ideas Near Van Buren

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Van Buren and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 12 mi away

City Hall Cafe

Syracuse , NY
300 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Coffee shop
Syracuse City Hall
Meeting point 12 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Buren.

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

8 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

13 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Rome station

70 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

88 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Edinburg. Straight-line distance: 242.12 mi (389.65 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 Edinburg

Town in New York, United States

Population1,207
Coordinates43.2217400, -74.1040200
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Edinburg (-74.10402, 43.22174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 435 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.53 gal
36.07 L · about $38.21
Round trip
$76.41
19.06 gal · 72.14 L
Estimated CO2
84.7 kg one way
Round trip: 169.4 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $38.21 $76.41
Mid-grade $4.48 $42.70 $85.41
Premium $4.86 $46.33 $92.65
Diesel $4.69 $44.73 $89.47

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 Edinburg. The current time is 00:05:04.

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.