How far is Buffalo, NY from North Norwich, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to North Norwich, NY is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.1 miles (275.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m 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
201.43 mi
04h 23m
Flight
171.04 mi
275.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.04 mi
Kilometers
275.27 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.43 mi
Kilometers
324.17 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Norwich
Sun, Apr 19, 2:38 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 7:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-18T22:14
Arrive North Norwich
Sun, Apr 19, 2:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 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
8:14 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
Phelps
NY

Town in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, USA

From Buffalo
100.5 mi
02h 11m
To North Norwich
100.9 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and North Norwich.

  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

    100.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

    2420 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    100 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 414

    1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Clark Street Road

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Street

    69 m · 12 sec · State Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dill Street

    720 ft · 22 sec · Dill Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Loop Road

    140 m · 17 sec · Loop Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Genesee Street Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Cherry Valley Turnpike

    18 mi · 23 min · Cherry Valley Turnpike

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Apulia Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Apulia Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 80

    4.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 80

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on State Route 80

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 80

  27. 27

    Continue on Fabius Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Fabius Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    2491 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on McKinley Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · McKinley Street

  30. 30

    Continue on State Route 13

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 13

  31. 31

    Continue on State Route 80

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 80

  32. 32

    Continue on State Route 80

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 80

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 26

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26

  34. 34

    Turn left onto County Road 16

    11.8 mi · 17 min · County Road 16

  35. 35

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  36. 36

    Turn left onto County Road 44

    2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 44

  37. 37

    Turn left onto State Highway 12

    3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 12

  38. 38

    Turn slight left onto County Route 23

    1978 ft · 54 sec · County Route 23

  39. 39

    Turn right onto County Road 23C

    50 m · 7 sec · County Road 23C

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 23C

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
101 mi · 50%
Cherry Valley Turnpike
18 mi · 9%
State Route 80
17.3 mi · 9%
County Road 16
11.8 mi · 6%
Clark Street Road
9.59 mi · 5%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
171.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phelps
02h 11m from Buffalo
Leave By
8:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near North Norwich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to North Norwich?

The road trip is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?

Phelps is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.5 miles from Buffalo and 100.9 miles from North Norwich.

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

The direct path is about 171.1 miles (275.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 8:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.50 one way or $57.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near North Norwich.

Stop Ideas Near Phelps

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

50 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

70 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

75 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and North Norwich. Straight-line distance: 171.04 mi (275.27 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 North Norwich

City in Chenango County, New York, United States of America

Population1,682
Coordinates42.6170200, -75.5268500
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: North Norwich (-75.52685, 42.61702)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.11 gal
26.91 L · about $28.50
Round trip
$57.01
14.22 gal · 53.82 L
Estimated CO2
63.2 kg one way
Round trip: 126.4 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $28.50 $57.01
Mid-grade $4.48 $31.86 $63.72
Premium $4.86 $34.56 $69.12
Diesel $4.69 $33.37 $66.75

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 North Norwich. The current time is 22:14:41.

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.