How far is Greene, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Greene, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 215.7 miles (347.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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
215.7 mi
03h 33m
Flight
162.69 mi
261.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.69 mi
Kilometers
261.82 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.7 mi
Kilometers
347.14 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 PM EDT
Return by in Greene
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greene
2026-04-22T19:57
Arrive Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greene
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
Phelps
NY

Town in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, USA

From Greene
97.6 mi
01h 46m
To Buffalo
118.1 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
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 Greene and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Genesee Street

    104 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Genesee Street

    2108 ft · 43 sec · Genesee Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 206

    10.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 206

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    2670 ft · 47 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward I 81 North

    1918 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    21.5 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland

    789 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Clinton Avenue

    12 m · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Albany Street

    3055 ft · 1 min · Albany Street

  12. 12

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

    2126 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Lake Road

    2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 41

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

  16. 16

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East Lake Street

    2676 ft · 48 sec · East Lake Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    7.3 mi · 14 min · East Genesee Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Fulton Street

    815 ft · 13 sec · North Fulton Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Arterial West

    1931 ft · 1 min · Arterial West

  21. 21

    Continue on Chase Street

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Auburn Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    97 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto State Route 414

    1557 ft · 29 sec · State Route 414

  26. 26

    Continue on Ridge Road

    66 m · 11 sec · Ridge Road

  27. 27

    Take the ramp left

    945 ft · 23 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    3202 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    100.8 mi · 1 hr 57 min · New York State Thruway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  33. 33

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  38. 38

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 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 Greene and Buffalo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
39 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
101 mi · 47%
I 81 North
21.9 mi · 10%
Clinton Street
10.5 mi · 5%
State Highway 206
10.3 mi · 5%
East Lake Road
9.92 mi · 5%
Chase Street
9.76 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

101 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
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53 mi
162.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phelps
01h 46m from Greene
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Greene and 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 Greene to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 215.7 miles (347.1 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Phelps is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Greene and 118.1 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.51 one way or $61.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Greene and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Phelps

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

50 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

70 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

75 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greene and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 162.69 mi (261.82 km).

Greene

#1 Greene

Village in New York, United States

Population4,955
Coordinates42.3292400, -75.7699100
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Genesee Street (-75.769887, 42.329263)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.61 gal
28.81 L · about $30.51
Round trip
$61.02
15.22 gal · 57.62 L
Estimated CO2
67.6 kg one way
Round trip: 135.3 kg / 298 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $30.51 $61.02
Mid-grade $4.48 $34.10 $68.20
Premium $4.86 $36.99 $73.98
Diesel $4.69 $35.72 $71.44

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 Greene and Buffalo. The current time is 19:57:05.

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.