How far is Buffalo, NY from Galway, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Galway, NY is about 269.2 miles (433.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.3 miles (394.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.
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.
Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Water Spouts
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Galway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Galway.
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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
247.6 mi · 4 hr 46 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 30: Amsterdam
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
112 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 30
1061 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 30
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Turn straight onto Market Street
569 ft · 20 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Storrie Street
150 m · 19 sec · Storrie Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brookside Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Brookside Avenue
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Continue on Lyon Street
1796 ft · 51 sec · Lyon Street
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Turn right onto Clizbe Avenue
55 m · 10 sec · Clizbe Avenue
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Turn left onto Northern Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Pawling Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Pawling Street
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Turn right onto Fowler Street
1474 ft · 42 sec · Fowler Street
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Continue on Hagaman-West Galway Road
3 mi · 4 min · Hagaman-West Galway Road
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Turn right onto West Galway Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · West Galway Road
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Turn left onto Consaul Road
1.1 km · 55 sec · Consaul Road
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Turn slight right onto County Route 45
93 m · 5 sec · County Route 45
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Continue on Perth Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Perth Road
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Continue on West Street
1436 ft · 43 sec · West Street
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Continue on North Street
18 m · 1 sec · North Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Galway.
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
248 mi · 04h 46m
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 Water Spouts leaving Buffalo and Patchy Fog near Galway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Galway?
The road trip is about 269.2 miles (433.3 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?
Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.3 miles from Buffalo and 135 miles from Galway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.3 miles (394.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:10 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.08 one way or $82.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Water Spouts around Buffalo and Patchy Fog near Galway.
Stop Ideas Near Jordan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jordan.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Galway. Straight-line distance: 245.24 mi (394.68 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 Galway
City in Saratoga County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 192 |
| Coordinates | 43.0186900, -74.0315200 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Galway (-74.03152, 43.01869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 433 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $4.32 | $41.08 | $82.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $46.36 | $92.72 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $50.18 | $100.36 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $61.54 | $123.08 |
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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