How far is Farmingdale, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Farmingdale, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 418.9 miles (674.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 316.8 miles (509.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
418.9 mi
07h 02m
Flight
316.82 mi
509.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
316.82 mi
Kilometers
509.87 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
418.9 mi
Kilometers
674.15 km
Drive Time
07h 02m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM EDT
Return by in Farmingdale
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmingdale
2026-04-22T17:59
Arrive Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:02 PM to 2:32 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmingdale
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Kirkwood
NY

Town in Broome County, New York, United States

From Farmingdale
204.2 mi
03h 31m
To Buffalo
214.6 mi
03h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

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 Farmingdale and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    85 m · 23 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    149 m · 41 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wesche Drive

    113 m · 22 sec · Wesche Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    726 ft · 26 sec · Cherry Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Conklin Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conklin Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Fulton Street

    1182 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Hempstead Turnpike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hicksville Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Hicksville Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Broadway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Broadway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Broadway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Service Road

    117 m · 8 sec · North Service Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Marginal Road

    1 mi · 1 min · North Marginal Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Jericho Turnpike

    129 m · 7 sec · Jericho Turnpike

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Store Hill Road

    724 ft · 21 sec · Store Hill Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: New York

    1965 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    10 mi · 14 min · Long Island Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport

    1267 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

    1604 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Island Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England

    2905 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1884 ft · 29 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

    1.3 km · 1 min

  33. 33

    Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  38. 38

    Merge slight right

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    100 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  40. 40

    Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway

    32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway

  41. 41

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

    1030 ft · 23 sec

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Sonyea Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

  43. 43

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  44. 44

    Continue on Mount Morris Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Perry Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

  46. 46

    Continue on Leicester Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road

  47. 47

    Continue on East Buffalo Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street

  48. 48

    Continue on West Buffalo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

  49. 49

    Continue on Varysburg Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road

  50. 50

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road

  51. 51

    Take the ramp slight right

    1249 ft · 30 sec

  52. 52

    Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway

  53. 53

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo

    1283 ft · 27 sec

  54. 54

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway

  55. 55

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

    2943 ft · 1 min

  56. 56

    Continue on Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  57. 57

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

    1258 ft · 34 sec

  58. 58

    Continue on Church Street

    159 m · 22 sec · Church Street

  59. 59

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue

  60. 60

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    893 ft · 30 sec · Niagara Square

  61. 61

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmingdale 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
61 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
7 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 86
100 mi · 24%
I 380 North
86.4 mi · 21%
Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi · 16%
Genesee Expressway
32.9 mi · 8%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 4%
Aurora Expressway
12.5 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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+102.1 mi
316.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirkwood
03h 31m from Farmingdale
Leave By
9:56 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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 Farmingdale to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 418.9 miles (674.2 km) and usually takes 07h 02m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kirkwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 204.2 miles from Farmingdale and 214.6 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 316.8 miles (509.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.25 one way or $118.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Buffalo is Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Kirkwood

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

71 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

89 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

108 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmingdale and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 316.82 mi (509.87 km).

Farmingdale

#1 Farmingdale

Incorporated village on Long Island, within the town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York, United States

Population8,981
Coordinates40.7326000, -73.4454000
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.445363, 40.732605)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 674 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.78 gal
55.95 L · about $59.25
Round trip
$118.51
29.56 gal · 111.9 L
Estimated CO2
131.3 kg one way
Round trip: 262.7 kg / 579 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $59.25 $118.51
Mid-grade $4.48 $66.23 $132.46
Premium $4.86 $71.85 $143.69
Diesel $4.69 $69.38 $138.75

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 Farmingdale and Buffalo. The current time is 17:59:47.

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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.