How far is Buffalo, NY from Vienna, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Vienna, NY is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.2 miles (261 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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
181.13 mi
03h 39m
Flight
162.16 mi
260.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.16 mi
Kilometers
260.97 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.13 mi
Kilometers
291.5 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vienna
Wed, Apr 15, 8:45 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Wed, Apr 15, 12:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-15T05:06
Arrive Vienna
Wed, Apr 15, 8:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:42 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
Manchester
NY

Village in Ontario County, New York, United States

From Buffalo
90.3 mi
01h 49m
To Vienna
90.8 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    159.8 mi · 3 hr 5 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Canastota, Oneida

    2550 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    107 m · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto North Peterboro Street

    5.3 mi · 7 min · North Peterboro Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Peterboro Street

    31 m · 2 sec · North Peterboro Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto North Peterboro Street

    1.1 km · 55 sec · North Peterboro Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 13

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 13

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 13

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 13

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Route 49

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 49

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Highway 13

    972 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 13

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Eckel Road

    30 m · 4 sec · Eckel Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Eckel Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
160 mi · 88%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 4%
North Peterboro Street
6.01 mi · 3%
State Route 13
3.61 mi · 2%
State Route 49
1.52 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

160 mi · 03h 05m

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
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
162.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 49m from Buffalo
Leave By
9:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Vienna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Buffalo and 90.8 miles from Vienna.

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

The direct path is about 162.2 miles (261 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 9:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.62 one way or $51.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Vienna.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

38 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

83 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

89 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Vienna. Straight-line distance: 162.16 mi (260.97 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Vienna

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

Population5,292
Coordinates43.2395100, -75.7024100
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Vienna (-75.70241, 43.23951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.19 L · about $25.62
Round trip
$51.24
12.78 gal · 48.38 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $25.62 $51.24
Mid-grade $4.48 $28.63 $57.27
Premium $4.86 $31.06 $62.12
Diesel $4.69 $29.99 $59.99

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Vienna. The current time is 05:06:04.

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.