How far is Buffalo, NY from Stamford, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Stamford, NY is about 257.1 miles (413.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.2 miles (352.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cayuga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers
Rain And Snow Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Stamford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Stamford.
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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
100.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
2420 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right
100 m · 8 sec
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Continue on State Route 414
1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Clark Street Road
9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
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Turn right onto State Street
69 m · 12 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Dill Street
720 ft · 22 sec · Dill Street
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Continue on Loop Road
140 m · 17 sec · Loop Road
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street
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Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road
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Continue on Cherry Valley Turnpike
18 mi · 23 min · Cherry Valley Turnpike
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Turn slight right onto Apulia Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Apulia Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 80
4.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 80
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 80
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 80
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Continue on Fabius Road
2 mi · 3 min · Fabius Road
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Continue on Main Street
2491 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on McKinley Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · McKinley Street
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Continue on State Route 13
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 13
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Continue on State Route 80
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 80
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Continue on State Route 80
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 80
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Continue on State Highway 26
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26
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Turn left onto County Road 16
11.8 mi · 17 min · County Road 16
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto County Road 44
2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 44
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Turn right onto State Highway 12
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on North Broad Street
2925 ft · 2 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto Rexford Street
8.7 mi · 10 min · Rexford Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
7.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 23
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2430 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Broad Street
2154 ft · 1 min · South Broad Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
9.6 mi · 14 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on State Highway 23
1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 23
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 23
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 23
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Take the exit left
1321 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 23: Oneonta, Davenport
1219 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto James F. Lettis Highway
1022 ft · 28 sec · James F. Lettis Highway
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Turn left onto State Highway 23
24.4 mi · 37 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Harper Street
2601 ft · 1 min · Harper Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1986 ft · 58 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Delaware Street
17 m · 2 sec · South Delaware Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Delaware Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Stamford.
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
101 mi · 01h 57m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Buffalo and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Stamford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Stamford?
The road trip is about 257.1 miles (413.7 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.3 miles from Buffalo and 128.7 miles from Stamford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.2 miles (352.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 5:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.36 one way or $72.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers around Buffalo and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Stamford.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
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 Auburn.
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 Stamford. Straight-line distance: 219.19 mi (352.76 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 Stamford
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 1,037 |
| Coordinates | 42.4073000, -74.6143200 |
| Altitude | 554 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stamford (-74.61432, 42.4073)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 414 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $36.36 | $72.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $40.64 | $81.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $44.09 | $88.18 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $42.57 | $85.15 |
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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