How far is Buffalo, NY from Perth, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Perth, NY is about 261.9 miles (421.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.1 miles (381.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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
261.88 mi
05h 13m
Flight
237.03 mi
381.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.03 mi
Kilometers
381.47 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.88 mi
Kilometers
421.45 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Perth
Thu, Apr 23, 6:56 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-23T01:43
Arrive Perth
Thu, Apr 23, 6:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 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
6:34 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
Jordan
NY

Village in New York, United States

From Buffalo
130.7 mi
02h 36m
To Perth
131.2 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    239 mi · 4 hr 36 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 30A: Fultonville, Fonda

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Riverside Drive

    2912 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    545 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Bridge Street

    1397 ft · 44 sec · South Bridge Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1779 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Mohawk Turnpike

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Mohawk Turnpike

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Stoners Trail Road North, City of Gloversville, City of Johnstown

    113 m · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Stoners Trail Road

    35 m · 6 sec · Stoners Trail Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Sacandaga Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Sacandaga Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Perth-Johnstown Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Perth-Johnstown Road

  21. 21

    Turn left

    16 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
239 mi · 91%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 3%
Sacandaga Road
4.37 mi · 2%
Mohawk Turnpike
4.16 mi · 2%
Perth-Johnstown Road
4.09 mi · 2%
NY 30A
0.66 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

239 mi · 04h 36m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
237.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jordan
02h 36m from Buffalo
Leave By
6:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Perth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 261.9 miles (421.5 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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 130.7 miles from Buffalo and 131.2 miles from Perth.

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

The direct path is about 237.1 miles (381.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 6:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.04 one way or $74.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Perth.

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 Perth. Straight-line distance: 237.03 mi (381.47 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 Perth

Town in New York, United States

Population3,444
Coordinates43.0175700, -74.1940200
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Perth (-74.19402, 43.01757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 421 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.24 gal
34.98 L · about $37.04
Round trip
$74.09
18.48 gal · 69.96 L
Estimated CO2
82.1 kg one way
Round trip: 164.2 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $37.04 $74.09
Mid-grade $4.48 $41.40 $82.81
Premium $4.86 $44.92 $89.83
Diesel $4.69 $43.37 $86.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Perth. The current time is 01:43:07.

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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.