How far is Buffalo, NY from Meredith, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Meredith, NY is about 243.5 miles (391.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.8 miles (328 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cayuga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Meredith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Meredith.
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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
100.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
2420 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right
100 m · 8 sec
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Continue on State Route 414
1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Clark Street Road
9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
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Turn right onto State Street
69 m · 12 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Dill Street
720 ft · 22 sec · Dill Street
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Continue on Loop Road
140 m · 17 sec · Loop Road
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street
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Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road
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Continue on Cherry Valley Turnpike
18 mi · 23 min · Cherry Valley Turnpike
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Turn slight right onto Apulia Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Apulia Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 80
4.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 80
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 80
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 80
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Continue on Fabius Road
2 mi · 3 min · Fabius Road
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Continue on Main Street
2491 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on McKinley Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · McKinley Street
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Continue on State Route 13
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 13
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Continue on State Route 80
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 80
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Continue on State Route 80
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 80
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Continue on State Highway 26
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26
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Turn left onto County Road 16
11.8 mi · 17 min · County Road 16
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto County Road 44
2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 44
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Turn right onto State Highway 12
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on North Broad Street
2925 ft · 2 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto Rexford Street
8.7 mi · 10 min · Rexford Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
7.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 23
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2430 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Broad Street
2154 ft · 1 min · South Broad Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
9.6 mi · 14 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on State Highway 23
1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 23
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 23
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on County Highway 48A
932 ft · 31 sec · County Highway 48A
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Continue on County Highway 48
1.2 mi · 3 min · County Highway 48
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 28
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 28
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 357
34 m · 2 sec · State Highway 357
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 357
52 m · 3 sec · State Highway 357
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Turn straight onto State Highway 28
8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 28
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Turn left onto Turnpike Road
1175 ft · 57 sec · Turnpike Road
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Turn left onto Saw Mill Road
52 m · 8 sec · Saw Mill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saw Mill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Meredith.
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
101 mi · 01h 57m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Meredith.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Meredith?
The road trip is about 243.5 miles (391.9 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.5 miles from Buffalo and 122 miles from Meredith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.8 miles (328 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 6:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.44 one way or $68.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Meredith.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Meredith. Straight-line distance: 203.79 mi (327.97 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 Meredith
Town in Delaware County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,415 |
| Coordinates | 42.3584200, -74.9343300 |
| Altitude | 661 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meredith (-74.93433, 42.35842)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 392 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $4.01 | $34.44 | $68.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $38.49 | $76.98 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $41.76 | $83.51 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $40.32 | $80.64 |
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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