How far is Callicoon, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Callicoon, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 268.2 miles (431.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210 miles (337.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
268.15 mi
04h 37m
Flight
209.97 mi
337.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.97 mi
Kilometers
337.91 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.15 mi
Kilometers
431.55 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Fri, Apr 17, 11:21 PM EDT
Return by in Callicoon
Sat, Apr 18, 3:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Callicoon
2026-04-17T18:44
Arrive Buffalo
Fri, Apr 17, 11:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 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
7:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Callicoon
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
Big Flats
NY

Census-designated place in Chemung County, New York

From Callicoon
131.2 mi
02h 18m
To Buffalo
137 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hospital Road

    7 m · 3 sec · Hospital Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 97

    20.5 mi · 30 min · State Highway 97

  3. 3

    Continue on Stockport Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stockport Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Front Street

    931 ft · 19 sec · East Front Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Read Street

    84 m · 10 sec · Read Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sands Creek Road

    682 ft · 13 sec · Sands Creek Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward NY 17 West: Binghamton

    1023 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    40.1 mi · 49 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    100 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway

    32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park

    1030 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sonyea Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Mount Morris Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Perry Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Leicester Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East Buffalo Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Buffalo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Varysburg Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right

    1249 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo

    1283 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls

    2943 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street

    1258 ft · 34 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Church Street

    159 m · 22 sec · Church Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    893 ft · 30 sec · Niagara Square

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 86
100 mi · 37%
NY 17 West
40.3 mi · 15%
Genesee Expressway
32.9 mi · 12%
State Highway 97
20.5 mi · 8%
Aurora Expressway
12.5 mi · 5%
Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 86

Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

100 mi · 01h 57m

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
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.2 mi
210 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Flats
02h 18m from Callicoon
Leave By
7:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Callicoon and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 268.2 miles (431.6 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Big Flats is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.2 miles from Callicoon and 137 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 210 miles (337.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.2 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 7:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.93 one way or $75.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Callicoon and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Buffalo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Callicoon and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 209.97 mi (337.91 km).

Callicoon

#1 Callicoon

Town in Sullivan County, New York, United States

Population2,924
Coordinates41.7673100, -75.0562800
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Hospital Road (-75.056242, 41.76728)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 432 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.46 gal
35.82 L · about $37.93
Round trip
$75.85
18.92 gal · 71.64 L
Estimated CO2
84.1 kg one way
Round trip: 168.1 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $37.93 $75.85
Mid-grade $4.48 $42.39 $84.78
Premium $4.86 $45.99 $91.97
Diesel $4.69 $44.41 $88.81

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Callicoon and Buffalo. The current time is 18:44:24.

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.