How far is Buffalo, NY from Ephratah, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Ephratah, NY is about 237.8 miles (382.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.4 miles (353.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m 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
237.8 mi
04h 47m
Flight
219.42 mi
353.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.42 mi
Kilometers
353.13 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.8 mi
Kilometers
382.7 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ephratah
Sat, Apr 18, 3:48 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sat, Apr 18, 8:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-17T23:01
Arrive Ephratah
Sat, Apr 18, 3:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 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
7:26 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
Montezuma
NY

Town in New York, USA

From Buffalo
118.6 mi
02h 23m
To Ephratah
119.2 mi
02h 23m

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
64°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.1 mi · 9 min · New Turnpike Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Turn Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Turn Hill Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Church Hill Road

    1285 ft · 33 sec · Church Hill Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto County Highway 140

    757 ft · 23 sec · County Highway 140

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Wood Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Wood Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wood Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
211 mi · 89%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 3%
New Turnpike Road
6.07 mi · 3%
River Road
1.7 mi · 1%
NY 169
1.13 mi
Mohawk Turnpike
1.06 mi
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
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
219.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montezuma
02h 23m from Buffalo
Leave By
7:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Rain Showers Likely near Ephratah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 237.8 miles (382.7 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Montezuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.6 miles from Buffalo and 119.2 miles from Ephratah.

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

The direct path is about 219.4 miles (353.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 7:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.64 one way or $67.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Montezuma

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

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

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

40 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

46 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

76 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Rome station

104 mi away
6599 Martin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Ephratah. Straight-line distance: 219.42 mi (353.13 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 Ephratah

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

Population1,576
Coordinates43.0009100, -74.5423600
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Ephratah (-74.54236, 43.00091)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.39 gal
31.76 L · about $33.64
Round trip
$67.27
16.78 gal · 63.52 L
Estimated CO2
74.6 kg one way
Round trip: 149.1 kg / 329 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $33.64 $67.27
Mid-grade $4.48 $37.60 $75.19
Premium $4.86 $40.78 $81.57
Diesel $4.69 $39.38 $78.77

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 Ephratah. The current time is 23:01:36.

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.