How far is Buffalo, NY from Morristown, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Morristown, NY is about 259.7 miles (418 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.5 miles (321 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
259.76 mi
05h 06m
Flight
199.47 mi
321.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.47 mi
Kilometers
321.02 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.76 mi
Kilometers
418.05 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morristown
Tue, Nov 10, 4:46 PM EST
Return by in Buffalo
Tue, Nov 10, 9:52 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-11-10T11:39
Arrive Morristown
Tue, Nov 10, 4:46 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:48 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
9:00 PM EST
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
Jordan
NY

Village in New York, United States

From Buffalo
129.7 mi
02h 33m
To Morristown
130.1 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
18 to 22 mph W
Destination
54°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    138.6 mi · 2 hr 41 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81: Watertown, Binghamton

    152 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 81: Watertown, Binghamton

    3052 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto I 81 North: Syracuse Airport, Watertown

    3027 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    68.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 342: Black River, Carthage

    1682 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    3143 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    41.3 mi · 47 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
139 mi · 53%
I 81 North
69.4 mi · 27%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 3%
I 81
0.67 mi
Main Street
0.65 mi
NY 342
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

139 mi · 02h 41m

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
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.2 mi
199.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jordan
02h 33m from Buffalo
Leave By
6:48 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Morristown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259.7 miles (418 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?

Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.7 miles from Buffalo and 130.1 miles from Morristown.

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

The direct path is about 199.5 miles (321 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:48 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.99 one way or $77.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Morristown.

Stop Ideas Near Jordan

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

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

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

21 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

26 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Rome station

84 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

93 mi away
320 Central Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Morristown. Straight-line distance: 199.47 mi (321.02 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 Morristown

Town in St.

Population376
Coordinates44.5864500, -75.6482900
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Morristown (-75.64829, 44.58645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 418 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.17 gal
34.7 L · about $38.99
Round trip
$77.98
18.34 gal · 69.4 L
Estimated CO2
81.5 kg one way
Round trip: 163 kg / 359 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $38.99 $77.98
Mid-grade $4.80 $44.00 $88.00
Premium $5.20 $47.69 $95.39
Diesel $6.43 $58.96 $117.93

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Morristown. The current time is 11:39:49.

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.