How far is Edinburg, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Edinburg, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 277.8 miles (447.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.1 miles (389.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m 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
277.81 mi
04h 38m
Flight
242.12 mi
389.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.12 mi
Kilometers
389.65 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.81 mi
Kilometers
447.09 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 3:14 AM EDT
Return by in Edinburg
Sun, Apr 19, 7:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edinburg
2026-04-18T22:35
Arrive Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 3:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 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
7:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edinburg
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
Van Buren
NY

Town in New York, United States

From Edinburg
134.3 mi
02h 19m
To Buffalo
143.5 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Edinburg and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pucker Street

    38 m · 8 sec · Pucker Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Shore Road

    1607 ft · 33 sec · North Shore Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northville Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Northville-Edinburg Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northville-Edinburg Road

  5. 5

    Continue on County Highway 113

    1193 ft · 25 sec · County Highway 113

  6. 6

    Continue on Ridge Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Water Street

    2266 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    36 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bridge Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Adirondack Trail

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Adirondack Trail

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    98 m · 11 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Riceville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Riceville Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Adirondack Trail

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Adirondack Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on North Comrie Avenue

    2969 ft · 1 min · North Comrie Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Townsend Avenue

    1425 ft · 45 sec · Townsend Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Collingwood Avenue

    149 m · 16 sec · Collingwood Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Parkwood Avenue

    72 m · 7 sec · Parkwood Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Maplewood Avenue

    682 ft · 19 sec · Maplewood Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North Perry Street

    2216 ft · 1 min · North Perry Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1069 ft · 32 sec · Water Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pleasant Avenue

    1060 ft · 35 sec · Pleasant Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Street

    9 m · 8 sec · West State Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Cayadutta Street

    1445 ft · 45 sec · Cayadutta Street

  24. 24

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

    1892 ft · 54 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 67

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto New Turnpike Road

    9.6 mi · 14 min · New Turnpike Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mohawk Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mohawk Turnpike

  28. 28

    Continue on East Main Street

    2305 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bridge Street

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto River Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · River Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Mindenville Road

    1.1 km · 58 sec · Mindenville Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Dutchtown Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Dutchtown Road

  33. 33

    Turn right

    1959 ft · 36 sec

  34. 34

    Take the ramp right

    2488 ft · 1 min

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    2469 ft · 1 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    210.1 mi · 4 hr 3 min · New York State Thruway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  40. 40

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  45. 45

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
46 steps
30 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
210 mi · 76%
Adirondack Trail
15.7 mi · 6%
New Turnpike Road
9.64 mi · 3%
Dutchtown Road
6.64 mi · 2%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 2%
State Highway 67
4.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

210 mi · 04h 03m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
242.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Van Buren
02h 19m from Edinburg
Leave By
7:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Edinburg 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 Edinburg to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 277.8 miles (447.1 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?

Van Buren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.3 miles from Edinburg and 143.5 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 242.1 miles (389.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 7:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.29 one way or $78.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Edinburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Van Buren

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 Van Buren and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 11.8 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 11.8 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 Van Buren.

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

8 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

13 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Rome station

70 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

88 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edinburg and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 242.12 mi (389.65 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Edinburg

Town in New York, United States

Population1,207
Coordinates43.2217400, -74.1040200
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Pucker Street (-74.104151, 43.221548)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 447 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.8 gal
37.11 L · about $39.29
Round trip
$78.58
19.6 gal · 74.22 L
Estimated CO2
87.1 kg one way
Round trip: 174.2 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $39.29 $78.58
Mid-grade $4.48 $43.91 $87.83
Premium $4.86 $47.64 $95.28
Diesel $4.69 $46.00 $92.00

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 Edinburg and Buffalo. The current time is 22:35:24.

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.