How far is Buffalo, NY from Katonah, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Katonah, NY is about 362.6 miles (583.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 289.1 miles (465.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
362.64 mi
07h 48m
Flight
289.03 mi
465.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
289.03 mi
Kilometers
465.15 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
362.64 mi
Kilometers
583.61 km
Drive Time
07h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Katonah
Fri, Nov 6, 6:15 PM EST
Return by in Buffalo
Sat, Nov 7, 2:03 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-11-06T10:27
Arrive Katonah
Fri, Nov 6, 6:15 PM EST
Route Timing
07h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:48 PM to 3:18 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:24 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
8:00 PM EST
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
Apalachin
NY

Census-designated place in Tioga County, New York

From Buffalo
181.1 mi
03h 54m
To Katonah
181.6 mi
03h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Today

Chance Water Spouts

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    129.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Long Mountain Circle

    583 ft · 8 sec

  30. 30

    Exit the rotary

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    79 m · 4 sec

  32. 32

    Exit the rotary

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Annsville Circle

    35 m · 2 sec

  34. 34

    Exit the rotary onto Peekskill

    943 ft · 21 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Bear Mountain Parkway

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Bear Mountain Parkway

  36. 36

    Continue on Crompond Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Crompond Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Hallocks Mill Road

    1872 ft · 55 sec · Hallocks Mill Road

  38. 38

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

    22 m · 11 sec · Ridge Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Saw Mill River Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill River Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Amawalk Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Amawalk Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Woods Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Woods Bridge Road

  42. 42

    Continue on Woods Bridge Road

    1977 ft · 57 sec · Woods Bridge Road

  43. 43

    Turn slight right onto Bedford Road

    137 m · 9 sec · Bedford Road

  44. 44

    Continue on Bedford Road

    67 m · 15 sec · Bedford Road

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bedford Road

Car Route Details

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

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
45 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
4 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York
130 mi · 36%
Southern Tier Expressway
105 mi · 29%
Genesee Expressway
32.6 mi · 9%
Aurora Expressway
12.4 mi · 3%
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 40m

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 48m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.5 mi
289.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Apalachin
03h 54m from Buffalo
Leave By
8:24 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Water Spouts leaving Buffalo and Patchy Fog then Light Rain near Katonah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 362.6 miles (583.6 km) and usually takes 07h 48m 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?

Apalachin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.1 miles from Buffalo and 181.6 miles from Katonah.

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

The direct path is about 289.1 miles (465.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.5 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 EST. 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 $55.35 one way or $110.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Water Spouts around Buffalo and Patchy Fog then Light Rain near Katonah.

Stop Ideas Near Apalachin

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

84 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

94 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

112 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

113 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Katonah. Straight-line distance: 289.03 mi (465.15 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 Katonah

Katonah is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.2589800, -73.6854100
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Katonah (-73.68541, 41.25898)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 584 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.8 gal
48.44 L · about $55.35
Round trip
$110.69
25.6 gal · 96.88 L
Estimated CO2
113.8 kg one way
Round trip: 227.5 kg / 502 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.32 $55.35 $110.69
Mid-grade $4.88 $62.46 $124.93
Premium $5.28 $67.61 $135.22
Diesel $6.48 $82.92 $165.84

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Katonah. The current time is 10:27:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.