How far is Buffalo, NY from Fairfield, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Fairfield, NY is about 215.7 miles (347.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Seneca County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Fairfield.
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Start on Niagara Square
562 ft · 19 sec · Niagara Square
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Exit the rotary onto Court Street
809 ft · 27 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Lafayette Square
114 m · 18 sec · Lafayette Square
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1309 ft · 45 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
1429 ft · 49 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
80 m · 8 sec · Elm Street
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Take the exit straight toward NY 33 East
972 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Kensington Expressway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Niagara Falls, Albany
1644 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
188.5 mi · 3 hr 38 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica
2553 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1013 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on North Genesee Street
553 ft · 10 sec · North Genesee Street
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Turn right onto Auert Avenue
1572 ft · 33 sec · Auert Avenue
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Continue on Herkimer Road
2 mi · 5 min · Herkimer Road
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Continue on State Route 5
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 5
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Turn left onto Newport Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · Newport Road
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Continue on Butler Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Butler Road
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Continue on Summit Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Summit Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
870 ft · 27 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Fairfield Street
2239 ft · 1 min · Fairfield Street
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Continue on State Highway 29
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 29
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Turn sharp left onto Hard Scrabble Road
18 m · 2 sec · Hard Scrabble Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hard Scrabble Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Fairfield.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
188 mi · 03h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Fairfield?
The road trip is about 215.7 miles (347.1 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.6 miles from Buffalo and 108.1 miles from Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 8:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.51 one way or $61.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.6 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 Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near Waterloo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterloo.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 201.06 mi (323.57 km).
#1 Buffalo
The second most populous city in New York.
| Population | 254,479 |
| Coordinates | 42.8864500, -78.8783700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairfield
Town in New York State, United States
| Population | 1,514 |
| Coordinates | 43.1372900, -74.9132100 |
| Altitude | 386 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfield (-74.91321, 43.13729)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $30.51 | $61.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $34.10 | $68.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $36.99 | $73.98 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $35.72 | $71.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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