How far is Cazenovia, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Cazenovia, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.16 mi
02h 51m
Flight
153.14 mi
246.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.14 mi
Kilometers
246.46 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.16 mi
Kilometers
272.23 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:24 PM EDT
Return by in Cazenovia
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cazenovia
2026-04-22T19:33
Arrive Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cazenovia
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Farmington
NY

Town in New York

From Cazenovia
84.4 mi
01h 25m
To Buffalo
84.8 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Albany Street

    1765 ft · 1 min · Albany Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Forman Street

    901 ft · 28 sec · Forman Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ledyard Avenue

    1 km · 60 sec · Ledyard Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Syracuse Road

    556 ft · 9 sec · Syracuse Road

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Syracuse Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Syracuse Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Cazenovia Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Cazenovia Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Washington Street

    2044 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Seneca Street

    822 ft · 26 sec · East Seneca Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Fayette Street

    2202 ft · 1 min · Fayette Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Highbridge Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Highbridge Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Genesee Street

    3138 ft · 1 min · East Genesee Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 481 North: Syracuse

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 690 West: Syracuse

    1.3 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    13.1 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    105 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I 90

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90

    1733 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    758 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    985 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    131.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min · New York State Thruway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
131 mi · 78%
I 690 West
13.9 mi · 8%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 4%
Cazenovia Road
3.99 mi · 2%
Highbridge Road
3.47 mi · 2%
Syracuse Road
3.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

131 mi · 02h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
153.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
01h 25m from Cazenovia
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cazenovia and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km) and usually takes 02h 51m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Cazenovia and 84.8 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.93 one way or $47.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

27 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

91 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

96 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

114 mi away
55 Dick Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cazenovia and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 153.14 mi (246.46 km).

Cazenovia

#1 Cazenovia

Town in New York, United States

Population6,977
Coordinates42.9300700, -75.8526900
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany Street (-75.852691, 42.929876)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.6 L · about $23.93
Round trip
$47.87
11.94 gal · 45.2 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $23.93 $47.87
Mid-grade $4.48 $26.75 $53.50
Premium $4.86 $29.02 $58.04
Diesel $4.69 $28.02 $56.05

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Cazenovia and Buffalo. The current time is 19:33:01.

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.