How far is Buffalo, NY from Greig, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Greig, NY is about 225.6 miles (363 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m 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
225.53 mi
04h 43m
Flight
185.54 mi
298.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.54 mi
Kilometers
298.59 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.53 mi
Kilometers
362.96 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greig
Wed, Apr 15, 9:36 PM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 16, 2:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-15T16:53
Arrive Greig
Wed, Apr 15, 9:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 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
7:32 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
Tyre
NY

Town of the United States

From Buffalo
112.5 mi
02h 21m
To Greig
113 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    168.6 mi · 3 hr 15 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 365: Verona, Rome

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North James Street

    2968 ft · 1 min · North James Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Turin Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Turin Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Turin Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Turin Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 26

    22.2 mi · 33 min · State Route 26

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 12D

    2203 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 12D

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 12D

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 12D

  20. 20

    Continue on McAlpine Street

    1675 ft · 33 sec · McAlpine Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cherry Street

    1250 ft · 24 sec · Cherry Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bea Luck Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Bea Luck Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Burdicks Crossing Road

    1.4 mi · 6 min · Burdicks Crossing Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Lyons Falls Road

    715 ft · 20 sec · Lyons Falls Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Greig Road

    786 ft · 22 sec · Greig Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Greig Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
169 mi · 75%
State Route 26
22.2 mi · 10%
NY 365
11.3 mi · 5%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 3%
Bea Luck Road
4.51 mi · 2%
Turin Street
3.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

169 mi · 03h 15m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
185.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tyre
02h 21m from Buffalo
Leave By
7:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Buffalo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greig.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 225.6 miles (363 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?

Tyre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.5 miles from Buffalo and 113 miles from Greig.

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

The direct path is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 7:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.91 one way or $63.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Buffalo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greig.

Stop Ideas Near Tyre

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

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

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

49 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

54 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

68 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Rome station

112 mi away
6599 Martin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Greig. Straight-line distance: 185.54 mi (298.59 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 Greig

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

Population1,188
Coordinates43.6814600, -75.3546200
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Greig (-75.35462, 43.68146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.96 gal
30.13 L · about $31.91
Round trip
$63.82
15.92 gal · 60.26 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.5 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $31.91 $63.82
Mid-grade $4.48 $35.67 $71.34
Premium $4.86 $38.69 $77.39
Diesel $4.69 $37.36 $74.73

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Greig. The current time is 16:53:09.

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.