How far is Buffalo, NY from Roessleville, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Roessleville, NY is about 285 miles (458.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.4 miles (414.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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
285.01 mi
05h 36m
Flight
257.43 mi
414.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.43 mi
Kilometers
414.3 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.01 mi
Kilometers
458.68 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roessleville
Mon, Nov 9, 2:22 AM EST
Return by in Buffalo
Mon, Nov 9, 7:59 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-11-08T20:46
Arrive Roessleville
Mon, Nov 9, 2:22 AM EST
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 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
5:48 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
Liverpool
NY

Village in Onondaga County, New York, United States

From Buffalo
142.2 mi
02h 48m
To Roessleville
142.9 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
16 mph W
Destination
40°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 7:00 PM EST
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 5 East: Wolf Road, Albany

    2289 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 5 East: Albany

    153 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Central Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
273 mi · 96%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 2%
I 87 North
2.58 mi · 1%
Central Avenue
1.16 mi
NY 5 East
0.53 mi
I 90 East
0.31 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

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
257.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Liverpool
02h 48m from Buffalo
Leave By
5:48 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Buffalo and Partly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Roessleville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 285 miles (458.7 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?

Liverpool is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.2 miles from Buffalo and 142.9 miles from Roessleville.

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

The direct path is about 257.4 miles (414.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 5:48 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.98 one way or $85.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Buffalo and Partly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Roessleville.

Stop Ideas Near Liverpool

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 Liverpool and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 6.6 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 6.6 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

4 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

6 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Rome station

63 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

81 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Roessleville. Straight-line distance: 257.43 mi (414.3 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 Roessleville

Roessleville is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.6950800, -73.8070700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Roessleville (-73.80707, 42.69508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 459 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.06 gal
38.07 L · about $42.98
Round trip
$85.95
20.12 gal · 76.14 L
Estimated CO2
89.4 kg one way
Round trip: 178.8 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $42.98 $85.95
Mid-grade $4.83 $48.63 $97.26
Premium $5.23 $52.63 $105.27
Diesel $6.45 $64.86 $129.71

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Roessleville. The current time is 20:46:32.

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.