How far is Buffalo, NY from Oakdale, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Oakdale, NY is about 321.2 miles (516.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
321.17 mi
06h 24m
Flight
263.06 mi
423.36 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Buffalo.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.06 mi
Kilometers
423.36 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
321.17 mi
Kilometers
516.88 km
Drive Time
06h 24m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakdale
Fri, Nov 6, 9:55 PM EST
Return by in Buffalo
Sat, Nov 7, 4:19 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-11-06T15:31
Arrive Oakdale
Fri, Nov 6, 9:55 PM EST
Route Timing
06h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:24 PM to 1:54 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
11:12 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
Sullivan
NY

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

From Buffalo
160.3 mi
03h 12m
To Oakdale
160.9 mi
03h 12m

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
63°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    272.5 mi · 5 hr 15 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Hudson

    1925 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    31 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    11.4 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Union Turnpike

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Union Turnpike

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Healy Boulevard

    2604 ft · 1 min · Healy Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Fairview Avenue

    1293 ft · 28 sec · Fairview Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Glenwood Boulevard

    2518 ft · 2 min · Glenwood Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on North 6th Street

    666 ft · 29 sec · North 6th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
273 mi · 85%
I 87 North
20.5 mi · 6%
US 9
11.7 mi · 4%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 2%
Union Turnpike
2.32 mi · 1%
Healy Boulevard
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

273 mi · 05h 15m

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
06h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.1 mi
263.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sullivan
03h 12m from Buffalo
Leave By
11:12 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Water Spouts leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Oakdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 321.2 miles (516.9 km) and usually takes 06h 24m 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?

Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.3 miles from Buffalo and 160.9 miles from Oakdale.

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

The direct path is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 $48.83 one way or $97.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Water Spouts around Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Oakdale.

Stop Ideas Near Sullivan

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sullivan and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 13.2 mi away

City Hall Cafe

Syracuse , NY
300 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Coffee shop
Syracuse City Hall
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

Town hall

Manlius , NY
8346 US-20, Manlius, NY 13104
City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sullivan.

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

25 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

30 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

36 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

51 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Oakdale. Straight-line distance: 263.06 mi (423.36 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Oakdale

Oakdale is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.2512000, -73.7801300
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Oakdale (-73.78013, 42.2512)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 517 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.33 gal
42.9 L · about $48.83
Round trip
$97.66
22.66 gal · 85.8 L
Estimated CO2
100.7 kg one way
Round trip: 201.4 kg / 444 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $48.83 $97.66
Mid-grade $4.87 $55.19 $110.38
Premium $5.27 $59.69 $119.37
Diesel $6.47 $73.31 $146.61

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Oakdale. The current time is 15:31:00.

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.