How far is Buffalo, NY from Sullivan, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Sullivan, NY is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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 03h 26m.
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.
Village in Ontario County, New York
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 Sullivan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Sullivan.
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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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4
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
142.4 mi · 2 hr 45 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 298: Syracuse, East Syracuse
1776 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
137 m · 12 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Carrier Circle
1288 ft · 22 sec · Carrier Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Carrier Parkway
2914 ft · 58 sec · Carrier Parkway
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Turn right onto Kinne Street
1052 ft · 29 sec · Kinne Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Park Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Franklin Park Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kirkville Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Kirkville Road
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Turn right onto Fremont Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Fremont Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Manlius Center Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Manlius Center Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Green Lakes Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Green Lakes Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Genesee Turnpike
1.3 km · 1 min · Genesee Turnpike
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Continue on State Route 5
1579 ft · 27 sec · State Route 5
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Turn left onto Tuscarora Road
2.2 mi · 6 min · Tuscarora Road
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Continue on East Genesee Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Genesee Street
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Continue on State Route 5
108 m · 9 sec · State Route 5
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Turn left onto Canaseraga Road
19 m · 3 sec · Canaseraga Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Canaseraga Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Sullivan.
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
142 mi · 02h 45m
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 Sullivan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Sullivan?
The road trip is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Victor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.9 miles from Buffalo and 83.3 miles from Sullivan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 10:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.49 one way or $46.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Sullivan.
Stop Ideas Near Victor
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 Victor.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Buffalo–Depew station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Sullivan. Straight-line distance: 153.69 mi (247.34 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 Sullivan
City in Madison County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 15,080 |
| Coordinates | 43.0545100, -75.8468600 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sullivan (-75.84686, 43.05451)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $23.49 | $46.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $26.26 | $52.52 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $28.49 | $56.97 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $27.51 | $55.01 |
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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