How far is Buffalo, NY from Sharon, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Sharon, NY is about 251.7 miles (405 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.4 miles (354.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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
251.67 mi
05h 00m
Flight
220.37 mi
354.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.37 mi
Kilometers
354.65 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.67 mi
Kilometers
405.02 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sharon
Thu, Apr 23, 10:09 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-23T05:08
Arrive Sharon
Thu, Apr 23, 10:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 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
Weedsport
NY

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

From Buffalo
125.6 mi
02h 30m
To Sharon
126.1 mi
02h 30m

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
Sharon Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Thursday
Using Esperance as the closest live forecast in the Schoharie County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    227.2 mi · 4 hr 23 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 10: Canajoharie, Sharon Springs

    2504 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    1298 ft · 44 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Church Street

    123 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Rock Street

    1436 ft · 24 sec · Rock Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Wheeler Street

    542 ft · 12 sec · Wheeler Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Reed Street

    2951 ft · 50 sec · Reed Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Ames Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Ames Road

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 10

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 10

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    5 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Argusville Road

    39 m · 3 sec · Argusville Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Argusville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
227 mi · 90%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 3%
Ames Road
5.43 mi · 2%
State Highway 10
2.95 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.17 mi
Reed Street
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
220.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weedsport
02h 30m from Buffalo
Leave By
6:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Sharon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 251.7 miles (405 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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 125.6 miles from Buffalo and 126.1 miles from Sharon.

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

The direct path is about 220.4 miles (354.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 6:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.60 one way or $71.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Weedsport

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Weedsport, 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 Weedsport.

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

28 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

34 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

86 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Rome station

92 mi away
6599 Martin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Sharon. Straight-line distance: 220.37 mi (354.65 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Sharon

#2 Sharon

Town of the United States

Population1,772
Coordinates42.7611900, -74.5326400
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Sharon (-74.53264, 42.76119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 405 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.88 gal
33.62 L · about $35.60
Round trip
$71.20
17.76 gal · 67.24 L
Estimated CO2
78.9 kg one way
Round trip: 157.8 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $35.60 $71.20
Mid-grade $4.48 $39.79 $79.58
Premium $4.86 $43.17 $86.33
Diesel $4.69 $41.68 $83.37

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 Sharon. The current time is 05:08:41.

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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.