How far is Buffalo, NY from Granville, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Granville, NY is about 326.1 miles (524.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 285.5 miles (459.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
326.06 mi
06h 46m
Flight
285.47 mi
459.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
285.47 mi
Kilometers
459.42 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
326.06 mi
Kilometers
524.75 km
Drive Time
06h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Granville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 2:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-19T00:29
Arrive Granville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:47 PM to 2:17 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Sullivan
NY

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

From Buffalo
162.7 mi
03h 23m
To Granville
163.4 mi
03h 23m

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
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    247.6 mi · 4 hr 46 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 30: Amsterdam

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    112 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Church Street

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Church Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 67

    4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

  16. 16

    Continue on Amsterdam Road

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Amsterdam Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West High Street

    1 km · 1 min · West High Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Milton Avenue

    996 ft · 33 sec · Milton Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Malta Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Malta Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto US 9

    2271 ft · 35 sec · US 9

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North

    3069 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Adirondack Northway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: South Glens Falls, Moreau State Park

    2551 ft · 54 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Saratoga Road

    144 m · 8 sec · Saratoga Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Route 9

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 9

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Reynolds Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Reynolds Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1711 ft · 42 sec · Bridge Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway

    3128 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    104 m · 11 sec · Maple Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Burgoyne Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Burgoyne Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto State Route 196

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Route 196

  32. 32

    Continue on State Highway 196

    8.3 mi · 12 min · State Highway 196

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 40

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 40

  34. 34

    Turn right onto State Highway 149

    7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 149

  35. 35

    Turn left onto State Highway 22

    105 m · 6 sec · State Highway 22

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on Quaker Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Quaker Street

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    1974 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Church Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Church Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
248 mi · 76%
Adirondack Northway
15.4 mi · 5%
Amsterdam Road
12.6 mi · 4%
State Highway 196
8.29 mi · 3%
State Highway 149
7.59 mi · 2%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.6 mi
285.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sullivan
03h 23m from Buffalo
Leave By
10:26 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 326.1 miles (524.8 km) and usually takes 06h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.7 miles from Buffalo and 163.4 miles from Granville.

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

The direct path is about 285.5 miles (459.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.10 one way or $92.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.2 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 Granville.

Stop Ideas Near Sullivan

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

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

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

25 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

30 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

36 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

51 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Granville. Straight-line distance: 285.47 mi (459.42 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Granville

Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America

Population6,366
Coordinates43.4078500, -73.2595500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Granville (-73.25955, 43.40785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 525 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.5 gal
43.55 L · about $46.10
Round trip
$92.21
23 gal · 87.1 L
Estimated CO2
102.2 kg one way
Round trip: 204.4 kg / 451 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $46.10 $92.21
Mid-grade $4.48 $51.53 $103.06
Premium $4.86 $55.90 $111.80
Diesel $4.69 $53.98 $107.96

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 Granville. The current time is 00:29:24.

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.