How far is Grafton, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Grafton, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 306 miles (492.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 275.1 miles (442.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Onondaga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grafton and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grafton and Buffalo.
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Start on South Road
21 m · 8 sec · South Road
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Turn left onto Dumbleton Road
1568 ft · 34 sec · Dumbleton Road
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Continue on State Highway 2
2298 ft · 49 sec · State Highway 2
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Continue on Dumbleton Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Dumbleton Road
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Continue on Jay Hakes Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Jay Hakes Road
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Continue on State Highway 2
1 km · 1 min · State Highway 2
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Continue on Brick Church Road
2721 ft · 1 min · Brick Church Road
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Continue on Brick Church Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Brick Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosick Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Hoosick Road
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Continue on Hoosick Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Hoosick Street
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Turn right
2780 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Collar City Bridge
4.6 mi · 6 min · Collar City Bridge
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Keep slight left
1342 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
5 mi · 7 min · Adirondack Northway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
1694 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
2619 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
273.2 mi · 5 hr 16 min
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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 Grafton and Buffalo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 87 South
Keep slight left
273 mi · 05h 16m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Grafton 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 Grafton to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 306 miles (492.5 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?
Minoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.8 miles from Grafton and 153.2 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 275.1 miles (442.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 7:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.30 one way or $86.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Grafton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Minoa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Town hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minoa.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grafton and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 275.09 mi (442.72 km).
#1 Grafton
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 2,151 |
| Coordinates | 42.7689700, -73.4509500 |
| Altitude | 449 |
| 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: 493 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
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 | $4.01 | $43.30 | $86.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $48.39 | $96.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $52.50 | $105.00 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $50.70 | $101.39 |
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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