How far is Galway, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Galway, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 269.6 miles (433.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.3 miles (394.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Water Spouts
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Galway and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Galway and Buffalo.
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Start on North Street
18 m · 6 sec · North Street
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Continue on West Street
1436 ft · 35 sec · West Street
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Continue on Perth Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Perth Road
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Turn slight left onto County Route 45
93 m · 5 sec · County Route 45
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Continue on Consaul Road
1 km · 52 sec · Consaul Road
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Turn right onto West Galway Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Galway Road
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Turn left onto Hagaman-West Galway Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Hagaman-West Galway Road
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Turn left onto Chuctanunda Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Chuctanunda Street
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Continue on Church Street
2017 ft · 1 min · Church Street
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Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Northern Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Clizbe Avenue
55 m · 6 sec · Clizbe Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lyon Street
1796 ft · 56 sec · Lyon Street
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Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Locust Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Prospect Street
50 m · 7 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn left onto Shuler Street
964 ft · 27 sec · Shuler Street
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Continue on Market Street
560 ft · 19 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Pearl Street
656 ft · 23 sec · Pearl Street
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Continue on East Main Street
116 m · 11 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 30
1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 30
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Turn left
121 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
525 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West
2189 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
247.2 mi · 4 hr 46 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
1901 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street
2170 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Oak Street
131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn right onto East Huron Street
729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Galway and Buffalo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
247 mi · 04h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Galway and Chance Water Spouts near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Galway to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 269.6 miles (433.8 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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 133.9 miles from Galway and 135.6 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.3 miles (394.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.12 one way or $82.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Galway and Chance Water Spouts near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Van Buren
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Buren.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Galway and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 245.24 mi (394.68 km).
#1 Galway
City in Saratoga County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 192 |
| Coordinates | 43.0186900, -74.0315200 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buffalo
The second most populous city in New York.
| Population | 254,479 |
| Coordinates | 42.8864500, -78.8783700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 434 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.32 | $41.12 | $82.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $46.41 | $92.82 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $50.23 | $100.46 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $61.61 | $123.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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