How far is Buffalo, NY from Fayetteville, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Fayetteville, NY is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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
158.56 mi
03h 14m
Flight
145.66 mi
234.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.66 mi
Kilometers
234.41 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.56 mi
Kilometers
255.18 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:53 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sat, Apr 18, 12:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-18T05:39
Arrive Fayetteville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 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
10:32 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
Victor
NY

Village in Ontario County, New York

From Buffalo
79.1 mi
01h 37m
To Fayetteville
79.5 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    142.4 mi · 2 hr 45 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 298: Syracuse, East Syracuse

    1776 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    137 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Carrier Circle

    904 ft · 15 sec · Thompson Road

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Thompson Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Thompson Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Erie Boulevard East

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Erie Boulevard East

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Genesee Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Genesee Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Genesee Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Genesee Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Manlius Street

    27 m · 3 sec · South Manlius Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Manlius Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
142 mi · 90%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 4%
East Genesee Street
3.21 mi · 2%
Thompson Road
2.4 mi · 2%
Erie Boulevard East
1.85 mi · 1%
NY 298
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

142 mi · 02h 45m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
145.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Victor
01h 37m from Buffalo
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Victor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.1 miles from Buffalo and 79.5 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.45 one way or $44.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Victor

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

26 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

98 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

103 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

108 mi away
55 Dick Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 145.66 mi (234.41 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Fayetteville

Village in Onondaga County, New York

Population4,028
Coordinates43.0297900, -76.0043600
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Fayetteville (-76.00436, 43.02979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.18 L · about $22.45
Round trip
$44.90
11.2 gal · 42.36 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $22.45 $44.90
Mid-grade $4.48 $25.09 $50.19
Premium $4.86 $27.22 $54.44
Diesel $4.69 $26.29 $52.57

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 Fayetteville. The current time is 05:39:18.

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.