How far is Buffalo, NY from Wilton, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Wilton, NY is about 283.3 miles (455.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260 miles (418.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 55m 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
283.29 mi
05h 57m
Flight
260.04 mi
418.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.04 mi
Kilometers
418.5 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.29 mi
Kilometers
455.91 km
Drive Time
05h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:33 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
2026-04-23T03:35
Arrive Wilton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 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
5:04 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
Seneca Knolls
NY

Census-designated place in Onondaga County, New York

From Buffalo
141.3 mi
02h 58m
To Wilton
142 mi
02h 58m

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
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    210.5 mi · 4 hr 4 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2226 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    5.7 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mindenville Road

    1.1 km · 55 sec · Mindenville Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · River Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bridge Street

  18. 18

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

    2305 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Mohawk Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mohawk Turnpike

  20. 20

    Turn left onto New Turnpike Road

    9.6 mi · 15 min · New Turnpike Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto State Highway 67

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

  22. 22

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North East Avenue

    2243 ft · 1 min · North East Avenue

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 29

    60 m · 6 sec · State Route 29

  25. 25

    Continue on North East Avenue

    1126 ft · 24 sec · North East Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 29

    7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 29

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vail Mills Round-a-bout

    39 m · 8 sec · State Highway 29

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary onto State Highway 29

    12.8 mi · 18 min · State Highway 29

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Middle Grove Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Middle Grove Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Hyspot Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hyspot Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Russell Road

    1859 ft · 44 sec · Russell Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South Greenfield Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Greenfield Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Wilton Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Wilton Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Greenfield Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Greenfield Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Gailor Road

    1934 ft · 38 sec · Gailor Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Saratoga Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Saratoga Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Ballard Road

    771 ft · 18 sec · Ballard Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Northern Pines Road

    602 ft · 15 sec · Northern Pines Road

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Gansevoort Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Gansevoort Road

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gansevoort Road

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
211 mi · 74%
State Highway 29
20.3 mi · 7%
New Turnpike Road
9.64 mi · 3%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 2%
State Highway 67
4.84 mi · 2%
Middle Grove Road
4.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

211 mi · 04h 04m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
260 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seneca Knolls
02h 58m from Buffalo
Leave By
5:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Wilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 283.3 miles (455.9 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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?

Seneca Knolls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.3 miles from Buffalo and 142 miles from Wilton.

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

The direct path is about 260 miles (418.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 5:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.09 one way or $80.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Seneca Knolls

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 Seneca Knolls and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 7.1 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 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seneca Knolls.

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

8 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

12 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Rome station

68 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

86 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Wilton. Straight-line distance: 260.04 mi (418.5 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wilton

Town in New York

Population16,954
Coordinates43.1800700, -73.7442900
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Wilton (-73.74429, 43.18007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 456 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10 gal
37.84 L · about $40.09
Round trip
$80.18
20 gal · 75.68 L
Estimated CO2
88.9 kg one way
Round trip: 177.7 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $40.09 $80.18
Mid-grade $4.48 $44.81 $89.62
Premium $4.86 $48.61 $97.22
Diesel $4.69 $46.94 $93.88

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 Wilton. The current time is 03:35:42.

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.