How far is Chadwicks, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Chadwicks, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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
197.81 mi
03h 15m
Flight
182.63 mi
293.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.63 mi
Kilometers
293.92 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.81 mi
Kilometers
318.35 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 1:46 AM EDT
Return by in Chadwicks
Sun, Apr 19, 5:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chadwicks
2026-04-18T22:31
Arrive Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 1:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chadwicks
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
Phelps
NY

Town in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, USA

From Chadwicks
98.5 mi
01h 37m
To Buffalo
99.2 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grange Hill Road

    6 m · 6 sec · Grange Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oneida Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Oneida Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kellogg Road

    687 ft · 19 sec · Kellogg Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1357 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Halsey Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Halsey Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Stone Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stone Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Stop Seven Road

    1605 ft · 38 sec · Stop Seven Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cider Street

    3053 ft · 52 sec · Cider Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 90

    920 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2741 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    177.8 mi · 3 hr 26 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chadwicks 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
178 mi · 90%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 3%
Kellogg Road
6.36 mi · 3%
Oneida Street
1.78 mi · 1%
Stone Road
1.16 mi · 1%
Halsey Road
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

178 mi · 03h 26m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
182.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phelps
01h 37m from Chadwicks
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Chadwicks and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Phelps is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.5 miles from Chadwicks and 99.2 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.98 one way or $55.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Chadwicks and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Phelps

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

50 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

70 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

75 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chadwicks and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 182.63 mi (293.92 km).

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#1 Chadwicks

Census-designated place in the town of New Hartford in Oneida County, New York

Population1,506
Coordinates43.0278500, -75.2715500
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Grange Hill Road (-75.271578, 43.027879)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.98 gal
26.42 L · about $27.98
Round trip
$55.97
13.96 gal · 52.84 L
Estimated CO2
62 kg one way
Round trip: 124.1 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $27.98 $55.97
Mid-grade $4.48 $31.28 $62.55
Premium $4.86 $33.93 $67.86
Diesel $4.69 $32.76 $65.53

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chadwicks and Buffalo. The current time is 22:31:43.

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.