How far is Buffalo, NY from Highland Mills, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Highland Mills, NY is about 335.6 miles (540.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.7 miles (427.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 08m 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
335.58 mi
07h 04m
Flight
265.72 mi
427.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.72 mi
Kilometers
427.63 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
335.58 mi
Kilometers
540.06 km
Drive Time
07h 04m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland Mills
Sun, Apr 19, 8:40 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 3:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-19T01:35
Arrive Highland Mills
Sun, Apr 19, 8:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:04 PM to 2:34 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
9:52 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
Barton
NY

Town in New York, USA

From Buffalo
167.6 mi
03h 32m
To Highland Mills
168 mi
03h 32m

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
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Highland Mills.

  1. 1

    Start on Niagara Square

    31 m · 3 sec · Niagara Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Perkins Drive

    98 m · 16 sec · Perkins Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Elmwood Avenue

    607 ft · 19 sec · South Elmwood Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    63 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street

    153 m · 16 sec · Church Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 190, NY 5 West: Skyway, Peace Bridge, Canada

    53 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 190 South, NY 5 West: Skyway

    1189 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Erie

    1853 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 400, NY 16: West Seneca, East Aurora

    2915 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Aurora Expressway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20A, NY 78: East Aurora

    1311 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    561 ft · 12 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Varysburg Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Buffalo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Buffalo Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · West Buffalo Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Perry Center Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Perry Center Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Perry Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mount Morris Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Sonyea Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight right

    1375 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

    32.6 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

    104.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on New York

    130.4 mi · 2 hr 41 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 17, NY 32: Newburgh, Suffern

    1009 ft · 29 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 32: Newburgh

    65 m · 9 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Averell Avenue

    55 m · 4 sec · Averell Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on State Route 32

    2.5 mi · 6 min · State Route 32

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 32

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York
130 mi · 39%
Southern Tier Expressway
105 mi · 31%
Genesee Expressway
32.6 mi · 10%
Aurora Expressway
12.4 mi · 4%
Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 3%
Big Tree Road
10.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York

Keep slight left to continue on New York

130 mi · 02h 41m

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
07h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.9 mi
265.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barton
03h 32m from Buffalo
Leave By
9:52 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Buffalo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Highland Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Highland Mills?

The road trip is about 335.6 miles (540.1 km) and usually takes 07h 04m 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?

Barton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.6 miles from Buffalo and 168 miles from Highland Mills.

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

The direct path is about 265.7 miles (427.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.9 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 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 $47.47 one way or $94.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers around Buffalo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Highland Mills.

Stop Ideas Near Barton

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

96 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

100 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

116 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

119 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Highland Mills. Straight-line distance: 265.72 mi (427.63 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 Highland Mills

Census-designated place in Orange County, New York

Population3,957
Coordinates41.3470400, -74.1262600
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Highland Mills (-74.12626, 41.34704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 540 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.84 gal
44.82 L · about $47.47
Round trip
$94.93
23.68 gal · 89.64 L
Estimated CO2
105.2 kg one way
Round trip: 210.4 kg / 464 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $47.47 $94.93
Mid-grade $4.48 $53.06 $106.11
Premium $4.86 $57.55 $115.11
Diesel $4.69 $55.58 $111.15

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 Highland Mills. The current time is 01:35:56.

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.