How far is Crawford, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Crawford, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 316 miles (508.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.7 miles (398.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 56m 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
316.04 mi
05h 28m
Flight
247.65 mi
398.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.65 mi
Kilometers
398.56 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.04 mi
Kilometers
508.61 km
Drive Time
05h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 11:12 AM EDT
Return by in Crawford
Sun, Apr 19, 4:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crawford
2026-04-19T05:44
Arrive Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 11:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 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
6:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crawford
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
Waverly
NY

Human settlement in Tioga County, New York, United States of America

From Crawford
157.3 mi
02h 44m
To Buffalo
158.8 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
43°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Indian Springs Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Indian Springs Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bruynswick Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Bruynswick Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 52

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 52

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 52

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Route 52

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 52

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 52

  6. 6

    Continue on Mountain Road

    1945 ft · 33 sec · Mountain Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Center Street

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Center Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 42

    1429 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 42

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 52

    1.3 mi · 1 min · State Highway 52

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Monticello Road

    2339 ft · 30 sec · Old Monticello Road

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 52

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 52

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 17 West: Binghamton

    86 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Triangle Road

    832 ft · 11 sec · Triangle Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight

    753 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    81.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    100 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway

    32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway

  19. 19

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

    1030 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sonyea Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Mount Morris Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Perry Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Leicester Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road

  25. 25

    Continue on East Buffalo Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street

  26. 26

    Continue on West Buffalo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Varysburg Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road

  29. 29

    Take the ramp slight right

    1249 ft · 30 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo

    1283 ft · 27 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway

  33. 33

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

    2943 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Continue on Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  35. 35

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

    1258 ft · 34 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on Church Street

    159 m · 22 sec · Church Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue

  38. 38

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    893 ft · 30 sec · Niagara Square

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 86
100 mi · 32%
Triangle Road
81.4 mi · 26%
Genesee Expressway
32.9 mi · 10%
Aurora Expressway
12.5 mi · 4%
Center Street
12.3 mi · 4%
Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 3%
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
05h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.3 mi
247.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
02h 44m from Crawford
Leave By
6:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Crawford and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 316 miles (508.6 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.3 miles from Crawford and 158.8 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 247.7 miles (398.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.3 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 6:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.70 one way or $89.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Crawford and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

98 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

101 mi away
47 South Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crawford and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 247.65 mi (398.56 km).

Crawford

#1 Crawford

Human settlement in Orange County, New York, United States of America

Population9,157
Coordinates41.6556500, -74.3282100
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Indian Springs Road (-74.328296, 41.655545)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.15 gal
42.21 L · about $44.70
Round trip
$89.40
22.3 gal · 84.42 L
Estimated CO2
99.1 kg one way
Round trip: 198.2 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $44.70 $89.40
Mid-grade $4.48 $49.96 $99.93
Premium $4.86 $54.20 $108.40
Diesel $4.69 $52.34 $104.68

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 Crawford and Buffalo. The current time is 05:44:04.

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.