How far is Buffalo, NY from Stuyvesant, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Stuyvesant, NY is about 308.3 miles (496.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.3 miles (420.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
308.32 mi
06h 10m
Flight
261.28 mi
420.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.28 mi
Kilometers
420.49 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.32 mi
Kilometers
496.19 km
Drive Time
06h 10m

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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 06h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stuyvesant
Thu, Apr 23, 9:20 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-23T03:10
Arrive Stuyvesant
Thu, Apr 23, 9:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:11 PM to 1:41 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Minoa
NY

Village in Onondaga County, New York

From Buffalo
153.9 mi
03h 05m
To Stuyvesant
154.5 mi
03h 05m

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
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on New York State Thruway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Rensselaer

    3117 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South, US 20 East: Rensselaer, Empire Plaza

    1022 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 9 South, US 20 East: Rensselaer, Rail Station

    1214 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    1778 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 9 South, US 20 East: East Greenbush

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    839 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on South Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Street

  20. 20

    Continue on River Road

    4.7 mi · 6 min · River Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Street

    1.1 km · 55 sec · South Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto River Road

    776 ft · 15 sec · River Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street South

  24. 24

    Continue on River Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · River Road

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 9J

    5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 9J

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 9J

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
279 mi · 91%
River Road
9.09 mi · 3%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 2%
State Highway 9J
5.46 mi · 2%
I 787
2 mi · 1%
South Street
1.49 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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47 mi
261.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minoa
03h 05m from Buffalo
Leave By
11:38 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Stuyvesant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 308.3 miles (496.2 km) and usually takes 06h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Minoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.9 miles from Buffalo and 154.5 miles from Stuyvesant.

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

The direct path is about 261.3 miles (420.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.62 one way or $87.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Minoa

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 Minoa and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 7.2 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 7.1 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

Town hall

Manlius , NY
8346 US-20, Manlius, NY 13104
City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

12 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

17 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

47 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

63 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Stuyvesant. Straight-line distance: 261.28 mi (420.49 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Stuyvesant

Town in New York

Population1,847
Coordinates42.3903600, -73.7815100
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Stuyvesant (-73.78151, 42.39036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.88 gal
41.18 L · about $43.62
Round trip
$87.24
21.76 gal · 82.36 L
Estimated CO2
96.7 kg one way
Round trip: 193.4 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $43.62 $87.24
Mid-grade $4.48 $48.75 $97.51
Premium $4.86 $52.89 $105.78
Diesel $4.69 $51.07 $102.14

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 Stuyvesant. The current time is 03:10:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.