How far is Buffalo, NY from Seward, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Seward, NY is about 253 miles (407.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.7 miles (348.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Cayuga 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 Seward.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Seward.
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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
227.2 mi · 4 hr 23 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 10: Canajoharie, Sharon Springs
2504 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1298 ft · 44 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
123 m · 10 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Rock Street
1436 ft · 24 sec · Rock Street
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Continue on Wheeler Street
542 ft · 12 sec · Wheeler Street
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Turn left onto Reed Street
2951 ft · 50 sec · Reed Street
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Continue on Ames Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · Ames Road
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Continue on State Highway 10
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 10
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on France Street
1276 ft · 25 sec · France Street
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Continue on State Highway 10
3.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 10
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Turn sharp right onto Slate Hill Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Slate Hill Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 165
25 m · 2 sec · State Highway 165
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 165
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Seward.
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
227 mi · 04h 23m
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 Seward.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Seward?
The road trip is about 253 miles (407.1 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?
Weedsport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.2 miles from Buffalo and 126.8 miles from Seward.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.7 miles (348.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 6:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.80 one way or $71.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Seward.
Stop Ideas Near Weedsport
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 Weedsport.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Seward. Straight-line distance: 216.72 mi (348.77 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 Seward
Town in New York, USA
| Population | 1,681 |
| Coordinates | 42.7209100, -74.6087500 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seward (-74.60875, 42.72091)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 407 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $35.80 | $71.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $40.02 | $80.03 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $43.41 | $86.82 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $41.92 | $83.83 |
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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