How far is Buffalo, NY from Orwell, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Orwell, NY is about 189.1 miles (304.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
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.
Village in Ontario County, New York, United States of America
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 Orwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Orwell.
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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
138.6 mi · 2 hr 41 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81: Watertown, Binghamton
152 m · 14 sec
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Continue on I 81: Watertown, Binghamton
3052 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto I 81 North: Syracuse Airport, Watertown
3027 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.7 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Pulaski
958 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Rome Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Rome Road
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Turn right onto Salina Street
1677 ft · 29 sec · Salina Street
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Continue on North Jefferson Street
617 ft · 13 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
2144 ft · 36 sec · Maple Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Richland Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Richland Road
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Continue on County Route 48
136 m · 15 sec · County Route 48
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Turn left onto North Ridge Road
56 m · 8 sec · North Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Richland-Orwell Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Richland-Orwell Road
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Continue on County Route 2
1.6 mi · 4 min · County Route 2
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Continue on County Route 22
25 m · 2 sec · County Route 22
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Route 22
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Orwell.
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
139 mi · 02h 41m
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 Orwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Orwell?
The road trip is about 189.1 miles (304.3 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?
Clifton Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Buffalo and 94.7 miles from Orwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 9:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.74 one way or $53.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Orwell.
Stop Ideas Near Clifton Springs
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 Clifton Springs.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Orwell. Straight-line distance: 152.67 mi (245.7 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 Orwell
Human settlement in Oswego County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,161 |
| Coordinates | 43.5747900, -75.9963100 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orwell (-75.99631, 43.57479)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $26.74 | $53.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $29.89 | $59.78 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $32.42 | $64.85 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $31.31 | $62.62 |
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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